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Inside: If you’re looking for the perfect appetizer to take to a holiday party, then you’ll appreciate this post with 35 Christmas charcuterie board ideas! From simple to elaborate and creative, you’ll love this list with both sweet and savory holiday charcuterie boards.
With holiday parties on the horizon, it’s time to plan the perfect cheese board for all your holiday gatherings.
Charcuterie boards have become so popular in recent years and for good reason: They’re typically easy to put together, and they allow even the most novice foodie to put a creative twist on appetizers.
If you’re looking for a festive Christmas charcuterie board this holiday season that is anything but cookie cutter, you’ll want to check out this list.
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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Boards
The following charcuterie boards are all made into the shape of Christmas trees!
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board with Fresh Fruit
The fresh fruit and sprigs of rosemary on this board are a great addition. The raspberries and cranberries make the colors on this tree shape appetizer pop. The cheese cut into the shape of little stars is great creative touch!
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board with Triscuits
I’ve not actually has Triscuits in over a decade since my family is gluten-free, but if you’re not, then this would be such an easy Christmas tree charcuterie board to put together! The crackers easily add a lot of texture to this basic tree design.
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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
I admit: The star on the top of this Christmas tree charcuterie board is my favorite part! I also love the inclusion of fresh herbs and how they make the pepperoni into the shape of rosebuds. And the rustic, tree stump board looks like it came straight from a tree stump in the woods! (I found rustic, tree stump board on Amazon, so there is no need to get out your chainsaw!)
This Christmas tree cheese platter proves that even the simplest designs can make the best can make the best Christmas party appetizers.
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Dried Apricots and Fresh Blackberries Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
When you’re in a season that allows for a little more sophistication, I think this festive Christmas charcuterie board might actually be my favorite–at least among the Christmas tree boards! I absolutely love the finger foods this foodie chose. The combination of both hard cheeses and soft cheeses, the cherry tomatoes, fresh rosemary, variety of meats, and, especially, the dried apricots, fresh blackberries, and pecans make this beautiful board the perfect holiday appetizer.
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Easy Christmas Tree Dessert Charcuterie Board
My favorite part of this amazing Christmas charcuterie board is that it’s all desserts! I love how the creator used different shapes–particularly triangles, circles, and a star–to form the shape of a Christmas tree. The crushed candy canes topping the cheesecake give it the perfect festive touch.
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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board for Seafood Lovers
For the seafood lovers in your life, this gorgeous charcuterie board couldn’t get any more creative! The post gives step-by-step instructions on how to take foods like green olives, your favorite cheeses, rosemary sprigs, and plenty of seafood and turn these into a charcuterie tree.
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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board with Pickles
For those desiring the more basic, this Christmas tree board featuring pickles is a great option. Pair some holiday meat with your favorite crackers and some cheese and pickles for a holiday board you can pull together in mere minutes.
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Christmas Tree Dessert Charcuterie Board
If you’re looking for a really cute yet easy dessert board, you won’t want to miss this festive board full of sweet treats! Trader Joe’s, ALDI, and many mainstream grocery stores carry all kinds of Christmas cookies this time of year that would make creating this board a cinch.
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Christmas Tree Charcuterie Skewers
For a slightly different take on a Christmas tree charcuterie board, try these antipasto skewers. No tree trunk required! But the star-shaped cheeses definitely make for the perfect mini tree topper!
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Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Boards
If Christmas tree boards just aren’t your thing, then you may want to opt for a Christmas charcuterie wreath.
Whether you want to create a healthy Christmas charcuterie board or splurge on dessert boards, a wreath shape makes the perfect focal point as you incorporate festive decor into your food presentation.
Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board with Candied Nuts and Cranberries
This Christmas wreath charcuterie board screams sophistication. My family enjoys a very light meal on Christmas Eve, and this board would be the perfect appetizer dish for such a festive night.
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Savory and Sweet Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
Don’t have time to create both a cheese board and a desserts board? I love that this savory and sweet Christmas wreath board incorporates both food types! This one would be perfect to take to a party!
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Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board with Pomegranate Seeds
I absolutely love that this Christmas wreath board includes delicious cheeses and meats but also includes the shape of a Christmas tree in the middle. The little tree is made out of pomegranate seeds! This is the perfect Christmas charcuterie board recipe for those who enjoy the ease of the wreath shape but want to include a charcuterie Christmas tree as well.
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Ideas for Charcuterie Boards for Christmas Parties
If you enjoy eating grapes and nuts, you’ll going to appreciate this post with ideas for various boards, including the wreath pictured above. Both red grapes and green grapes would work for this one.
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Tropical Fruit Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
If tropical fruits are more your thing, you’ll love the fruit focus on this Christmas wreath charcuterie board! Kiwi and starfruit make this this one shine!
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Green Grapes and Olives Simple Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
The combination of savory green olives and tangy green grapes take this charcuterie wreath to the next level. These green foods give the board a truly festive feel.
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I love the mozzarella balls and pre-made skewers in this holiday charcuterie wreath!
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Double Chocolate Dip Christmas Charcuterie Dessert Platter
Want to recreate a Melting Pot experience at home? This is the holiday dessert charcuterie board for you! The homemade fondue dip is so decadent, and you can this mix up the “wreath” around it with fruit, candies, cookies, and other sweet treats (just like at The Melting Pot!).
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Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board with Licorice Bow
In yet another twist on a Christmas desserts charcuterie board, this wreath is mostly made up of store-bought candies, including truffles and licorice!
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Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board with Jam or Honey
I love that this simple-yet-sophisticated Christmas wreath charcuterie board incorporates jam, honey, and mustard!
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Holiday Wreath Charcuterie Board with Spinach
I love the greenery on this holiday charcuterie wreath. The spinach lends itself to so much vibrancy!
Santa Claus Charcuterie Boards
Charcuterie boards made to look like Santa’s face are a huge hit with children! Most of these cheese boards are incredibly easy to put together as well!
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A few different kinds of cheeses, pepperoni, an olive and–voila!. This is a Santa charcuterie board that your kids could put together all on their own!
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Healthy Santa Christmas Charcuterie Board
If you’re looking for a healthy holiday appetizer plate that kids will love, then look no further than this healthy Santa Christmas charcuterie board. It’s super easy to put together as well!
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If you’re a fan of soft cheeses, you’ll love this easy Santa Brie cheese board. The beard on this one makes me laugh!
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Santa Christmas Charcuterie Board
I love the variety of items uses to put together this Santa charcuterie board. Black licorice and kiwi fruit add a creativity I haven’t seen in other Santa boards.
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This round board gives a nice festive nod to the jolly old man we all know as Kris Kringle. A mix of both dried and fresh fruit, mozzarella balls, and your favorite meats and crackers make this board a hit.
Snowmen Charcuterie Boards
Snowman charcuterie boards are a cute twist on other Christmas-themed charcuterie boards. These holiday boards extend throughout the winter season.
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This snowman charcuterie board would make the perfect addition to a kids’ party–whether it be a children’s Christmas party, a winter birthday party, or even at a cold-weather baby shower. I love that it incorporates both sweet and salty treats, and I’m a big fan of the fresh blueberry “snow”!
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I’ll admit that I think the previous snowman snack board is a bit cuter, but you can’t get much healthier than this perfect snowman snack board. Hello, veggies!
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This snowman charcuterie is incredibly easy to put together, yet it screams sophistication. It would be the perfect fit for a New Year’s Eve party!
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Holiday Desserts Charcuterie Boardsbonu
While many of the aforementioned Christmas charcuterie boards–whether boards shaped like little Christmas trees, wreaths, Santa, or snowman–includes desserts, the following charcuterie boards are comprised solely of desserts but don’t take on any certain shape.
DIY Christmas Holiday Dessert Charcuterie Board
As this board is comprised of all store-bought items, it’s incredibly easy to put together. But you’ll definitely impress your party guests (or the host if you’re attending a potluck) with the variety of this DIY dessert tray!
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Here’s another twist on a holiday dessert charcuterie board, but this one includes some savory treats, like peanuts, pistachios, and pretzels, in little bowls.
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Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer Christmas Desserts Charcuterie Board
I think this Rudolph Christmas desserts charcuterie board ties with one of the snowmen as the perfect kid-friendly charcuterie board for a holiday party. Brownies for Rudolph’s body and red hots for his nose? Perfection!
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Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Board Ideas
If you’re just needing some basic ideas for putting together a Christas desserts charcuterie board, then I think you’ll appreciate this one. It gives lots of ideas and step-by-step instructions to make the perfect board your party guests will love.
Unique Christmas Charcuterie Boards
The following two holiday-themed charcuterie boards get a mention all their own with bonus points for their uniqueness!
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Baker’s Table Holiday Charcuterie Board
Can I just say that I absolutely love the large cutting board and the classic yet festive look of this baker’s table holiday charcuterie board? It looks like it came straight out of a restaurant! This one is definitely more suited for adult parties. Save the simpler, kid-friendly ones for the children.
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This one is simply adorable, and in my search for Christmas charcuterie boards, I was shocked that this was the only one I found made into the shape of a candy cane. You can’t get much easier than this design!
Have you ever made a Christmas charcuterie board? Which charcuterie board design is your favorite?
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