Equipment
- 1 large round platter or cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 round container hummus
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1 to 2 cups mozzarella pearls
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 large cauliflower floret
- 1 small cucumber sliced
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup red grapes
- 1/2 cup green olives
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup cashews
- Crackers
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Remove the lid from the hummus and smooth the surface. Place the container of hummus on the platter.
- On the hummus, place one tomato to be the nose. Using a small knife or kitchen shears, cut two tiny circular shapes from a black olive. Press on black olive piece into a mozzarella pearl. Repeat with the second black olive piece and another mozzarella pearl. Place these as Santa’s eyes.
- Under the hummus and around the sides, arrange the remaining mozzarella pearls as Santa’s beard.
- Arrange the red bell pepper strips into the outline of Santa’s hat. Inside the hat, place the remaining tomatoes and pepperoni. On one side of Santa’s hat, place the cauliflower floret as the pom pom.
- Arrange the remaining ingredients around Santa's face and hat, creating a visually appealing pattern.
- Garnish the board with fresh rosemary sprigs, tucking them around Santa's face for a festive touch.
- Serve the charcuterie board alongside your favorite crackers, bread, or crostini.
- Enjoy this delightful and visually stunning Santa Claus Charcuterie Board at your holiday gatherings, bringing smiles and joy to everyone around the table!
Notes
This serves about 8-10 people as an appetizer or snack, depending on portion sizes and the variety and quantity of ingredients used. Adjust the quantities of ingredients based on the number of guests you plan to serve.