Christmas Charcuterie Tree Board Recipe
To calculate meat/cheese per person:-Aim for 2-3 oz. of meat per person and 2-3 oz. cheese per person for an appetizer. -Double the portion of meat and cheese if it will be served as a main course.
Ingredients
- Green grapes
- Small mozzarella balls
- Cubed cheese (such as cheddar)
- Berries
- Sliced coppa or prosciutto
- Crackers
- Rosemary sprigs fresh
- Cranberries (fresh or dried)
Instructions
- Add the grapes, mozzarella balls, and cheese cubes to the board shaping each row in decreasing lengths to make a Christmas tree shape.
- Fold your salami slices into fourths and stack them with other slices that have been folded in fourths. Arrange the stack into one of the rows.
- Add the berries as a row.
- Roll each slice of coppa into a log and arrange in a circular or star shape at the top of the charcuterie Christmas tree.
- Add a cracker to the bottom for the trunk, serve the rest on the side.
- Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs and arrange cranberries throughout “tree.”
Notes
Other tips:
- Don’t allow any perishable foods to be left out for more than 2 hours to ensure no food borne illness.
- Charcuterie is good for 3-4 days after opening the packages refrigerated. Refer to the package label’s expiration date for unopened packages of meat or cheeses.
- To make ahead: Make the entire board the day before, cover in plastic wrap, and store in the fridge until ready. Leave the cracker at the bottom of the tree off until you’re ready to serve so that it doesn’t get soggy.
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