Holiday-inspired charcuterie arranged as a Christmas tree with assorted cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Manchego cheese, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz Aged Cheddar cheese, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz Provolone cheese, sliced or cubed
→ Meats
05 - 2.8 oz Prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 2.8 oz Soppressata, sliced
07 - 2.8 oz Chorizo, sliced
08 - 2.8 oz Mortadella, thinly sliced
→ Fruits & Vegetables
09 - 1 small bunch red grapes
10 - 1 small bunch green grapes
11 - 1 pomegranate, seeds removed
12 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
13 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
14 - 1 small handful baby arugula, for garnish
→ Nuts & Extras
15 - 1.75 oz Marcona almonds
16 - 1.75 oz pistachios
17 - 12 pitted green olives
18 - 12 pitted black olives
19 - 2 tablespoons fig jam
20 - 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
→ Bread & Crackers
21 - 12 slices toasted baguette
22 - 12 assorted crackers
# Directions:
01 - Using a large rectangular or oval serving board, lightly outline a Christmas tree shape with baby arugula leaves as the branches.
02 - Begin at the base of the tree and layer slices of toasted baguette and assorted crackers to form the trunk.
03 - Arrange cured meats and cheeses in alternating horizontal rows with slight overlap to create the tree’s boughs.
04 - Fill the gaps between meat and cheese layers with red and green grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pomegranate seeds for color and texture.
05 - Cluster green and black olives along with Marcona almonds and pistachios throughout the board to mimic holiday ornaments.
06 - Position small bowls of fig jam and whole grain mustard near or nestled within the arrangement for dipping.
07 - Crown the top of the tree with a star-shaped piece of cheese or a cluster of pomegranate seeds.
08 - Finish by adding additional arugula for fresh, green highlights. Serve immediately.
