Christmas Charcuterie Board Ideas For Your Holiday Party

Are you looking for the perfect holiday appetizer inspiration? Follow along as I share some festive Christmas charcuterie board party ideas that are not only delicious but also pretty to look at, making them the perfect addition to your holiday gatherings.

The holiday season is here, and that means it’s a busy time for family gatherings and holiday parties with friends.

In this post, I’ll share a variety of holiday charcuterie board ideas, from traditional flavors to whimsical arrangements. They’ll be a hit at your next Christmas party, and your guests will be impressed by each board’s festive touch.

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Ideas for What to Put on a Charcuterie Board for Christmas

A charcuterie board is an appetizer typically served on a wooden, cutting, or stone slab. Finger foods are eaten straight from the board or portioned onto flatware.

The boards typically feature a selection of cured meats, cheeses, fruits, veggies, crackers, and bread.

I create holiday boards in a more casual style and don’t follow many rules, but I do my best to leave no empty spaces.

There are many different shapes, designs, and themed charcuterie board ideas.

If you gravitate towards timeless and classic flavors of a traditional charcuterie board, start with well-known and loved basics:

Arrange your board food picks neatly on a wooden board or serving tray, balancing the Christmas colors and textures to create an inviting spread to impress your guests.

Creative and Whimsical Christmas Charcuterie Board Ideas

My husband and I host a party on our boat annually to watch the Gig Harbor lighted boat parade from the public dock.

We thought it would be fun to embrace the Christmas season by creating a holiday wreath and Christmas tree-shaped charcuterie boards.

I also offered a board of traditional snacks, a cheese platter, dessert boards, and a Mediterranean-themed board for our guests to enjoy.

Mediterranean Charcuterie Board

This charcuterie board was the favorite of the night. With Mediterranean delights like pita bread, feta cheese, and creamy tzatziki sauce.

Here are some ideas for creating a Mediterranean board:

Start by laying the foundation with cured meats such as salami, chorizo, and prosciutto. Then, fill the board with Mediterranean cheeses like creamy feta cheese and Manchego.

Surround them with an assortment of green olives, such as Kalamata. Cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and artichoke hearts add a burst of color and crunch.

Finish off the charcuterie board with warm pita bread and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil for dipping.

Ingredients for a Mediterranean Charcuterie Board

These are the ingredients I used for my Mediterranean charcuterie board:

Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board

How festive is a board of antipasto skewers placed in a wreath shape?

This holiday season, I made two different Christmas charcuterie wreath boards. They both had similar ingredients but varied in size and design.

You will need a round board or platter to fit the antipasto skewers. To keep the shape in the middle, place a small bowl upside down in the center of the board. Once the board has been created, remove it.

Ingredients for a Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board

Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

You can’t get any more “holiday” than a Christmas tree-shaped charcuterie board.

As for adding greenery, I started forming a triangle-shaped outline with rosemary sprigs. This was my first time trying this, so let’s just say that there is a lot of opportunity to create a better-shaped tree next year.

But you get the idea.

Ingredients for a Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Board

What better time of year to enjoy sweet treats than Christmas time?

Creating a Christmas dessert charcuterie board is the sweetest way to spread holiday cheer and satisfy every sweet tooth at your gathering.

Because of my time restraints, I opted for packaged cookies on my dessert board. But we can agree that homemade cookies and candy are a much better option.

If you’re short on time, Trader Joe’s is a great option for yummy cookies, such as their variety of chocolate pretzels.

Ingredients for a Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Board

Here is an assortment of holiday-themed treats for your dessert board for the holidays:

More Charcuterie Board Ideas for Christmas

Charcuterie boards take finger foods to another level, especially during the holidays. Use fun and festive shapes, balanced colors and textures, and be creative.

I’d like to try some other fun boards next year, such as a hot chocolate charcuterie board and a candy cane caprese board. I’ll probably make a cheese board with some of my favorite cheeses.

Be sure to visit the other bloggers for more charcuterie ideas and inspiration. Their links and pictures are below.

Rachel – The Ponds Farmhouse /Anne & AnnMarie – Simply 2 Moms

Vintage Home Designs – Michele / Kim – Shiplap and Shells / Jen – Midwest Life and Style

If you have any questions or additional suggestions, please share them in the comments below. And be sure to share this blog post link with anyone who may find these Christmas charcuterie board tips useful.

Until next time,

Happy Holiday Entertaining!

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