Elevate your holiday spread with one of these festive Christmas charcuterie board ideas!
Charcuterie boards are a must-have for entertaining on holidays. They offer an inviting spread of delicious Christmas appetizers that are as beautiful as they are tasty.
Holiday charcuterie boards can take on a whole new level of creativity and festivity with themed designs, holiday colors, and seasonal flavors. From traditional cheese and meat platters to Christmas dessert boards, there are ideas for every taste and style, making them perfect for serving at holiday parties or cozy family gatherings.
Whether you’re looking to create an easy snack board shaped like a Christmas tree or a sweet treat board filled with holiday cookies and candies, these ideas will inspire you to add a touch of holiday magic to your spreads.
With vibrant colors, festive garnishes like rosemary and cranberries, and various seasonal flavors, these boards are designed to impress guests and elevate your holiday table.
In this roundup, you’ll find a variety of inspirational ideas, from simple and budget-friendly options to elaborate boards that double as stunning Christmas centerpieces. I’ve included ideas for savory and sweet options, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
So, get ready to add a festive touch to your holiday appetizers with these charcuterie boards!
Christmas Charcuterie Boards
This festive and beautifully crafted appetizer is shaped like a Christmas tree. It features layers of sharp cheddar, Havarti, and Colby Jack cheeses, paired with three types of salami, including Calabrese and Italian dry. The tree shape is constructed by stacking the ingredients in gradually narrowing rows, starting with cheese at the bottom and salami in the middle, ensuring a triangular "tree" effect. Decorative elements like snowflake and star-shaped provolone cutouts, and rosemary sprigs enhance the holiday look, while pretzel sticks form the "trunk" of the tree. Adding chocolate-covered shortbread stars from Trader Joe's adds a sweet finishing touch.
This antipasto wreath is made from skewered ingredients like salami, mozzarella, olives, artichokes, and roasted red peppers. These skewers are arranged in a circular shape and decorated with rosemary sprigs to mimic a holiday wreath. It's an easy yet impressive appetizer for festive gatherings that can be made ahead of time and is perfect for grab-and-go servings. The red, green, and white color scheme adds a festive touch to the table.
This is a creative and fun way to serve hot cocoa at holiday gatherings. It features an array of toppings like mini marshmallows, crushed candy canes, chocolate chips, whipped cream, and more. Alongside these toppings, treats like cookies, Lindor truffles, and caramel corn are added for guests to enjoy with their hot chocolate or as snacks.
This holiday spread combines sweet and savory breakfast favorites. It includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage links, pancakes, mini cinnamon rolls, and fresh fruits like oranges and pomegranates. This colorful and festive platter is perfect for serving a large group and can be customized with your favorite breakfast items, such as maple syrup, candy canes, and more. It's an easy yet impressive way to bring holiday cheer to the breakfast table.
This is a fun, savory gingerbread house idea. Built with a gingerbread house kit and decorated with meats, cheeses, and snacks like salami, pretzels, rosemary, and parmesan, it’s designed to resemble a cozy winter chalet. This unique holiday centerpiece features elements like salami tiles, cheese windows, and rosemary trees. It makes a festive table display and a delicious snack for a party.
This fun, holiday-themed snack spread combines hummus, ranch dip, and peanut butter with an array of fruits, veggies, and Christmas treats. Each Christmas dip is transformed into festive characters—Santa, a snowman, and Rudolph—using creative decorations like mozzarella balls, pretzels, and red bell peppers. The tray also features Grinch-themed fruit skewers, candy cane kisses, and gingerbread cookies, making it perfect for kids to build their own holiday snacks.
This is a festive and customizable setup for making endless s'mores combinations. It includes a variety of graham crackers, cookies, marshmallows, chocolates, and toppings like peanut butter, Nutella, and fruits. Guests can mix and match their favorite ingredients, roast marshmallows, and assemble their s'mores.
This eye-catching holiday dessert idea is filled with a mix of store-bought and homemade treats. It features Pretzel M&M Rings, caramel popcorn, holiday cookies, festive Christmas candies, and more. With a focus on both sweet and salty flavors, this tray offers a variety of textures and colors, making it the perfect quick and beautiful dessert for holiday parties.
This platter features three cheeses: Camembert, Cranberry Stilton, and Dill Havarti. It’s paired with salami, ham, and a variety of crackers, including a Scalloped Cracker Trio. It incorporates holiday touches like gingerbread cookies, peppermint candy, and fresh fruits such as pears and pomegranate seeds. For a pop of color, rosemary sprigs and fresh cranberries are added to complete the board.
This one features a mix of seasonal fruits like pears and pomegranates paired with prosciutto, salami, a variety of cheeses, and nuts. The board also includes sugared cranberries for a sparkling touch and is garnished with fresh rosemary and cranberries for extra holiday flair.
This spread features a variety of holiday treats. It includes fruits like pomegranates and strawberries, pastries such as scones and cookies, and festive candies like peppermint bark and chocolate nut clusters.
This Christmas Tree cheeseboard is made with alternating layers of three types of cheeses and grapes. It’s garnished with rosemary, thyme, and a grape star on top, all served with crackers and mustard. This simple yet elegant board is sure to impress guests with its seasonal charm and delicious flavors.
This festive cheese platter features brie with a Christmas tree cut-out, complemented by various fruits like raspberries, strawberries, and pomegranate seeds. The platter also includes holiday-themed sweets like gingerbread cookies and marzipan figures, along with crackers and preserves. Finally, it's garnished with rosemary sprigs for a festive touch.
This charcuterie Christmas tree is made by stacking cured meats, cheeses, olives, and pickled items on a styrofoam cone base wrapped in plastic. Using toothpicks to secure the ingredients, the tree is assembled in spirals or layers for an eye-catching presentation.
This holiday-themed snack tray features a snowman made from cheese wheels, with dried fruit, nuts, meats, and fresh fruits arranged around it. The snowman’s face is decorated with sliced carrots, figs, and pretzel sticks. The platter includes various savory and sweet options, so there's something for everyone.
This Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer board features a delightful assortment of treats that resemble Rudolph’s face. It has brownies for the base, pretzels for antlers, marshmallows for eyes, and red candies for his nose. Cookies, berries, and other sweet snacks surround the reindeer shape.
This holiday treat is arranged in a candy cane shape. It features alternating layers of white cheddar, pepperoni, goat cheese, raspberries, and other red and white ingredients. For added festive flair, rosemary sprigs garnish the tray. It's a simple yet stunning display that’s easy to assemble and sure to impress guests.
This beautiful wreath-shaped board is filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, and herbs. It is assembled in a circular pattern, using ingredients like mozzarella balls, cheddar, Colby Jack, pepperoni, grapes, and cherry tomatoes. Fresh herbs like rosemary, sage, and thyme are used to add festive greenery, while crackers and dips are served on the side.
This one has a colorful assortment of red, green, and white holiday candies and treats. It includes Rice Krispie Treats, mint M&Ms, candy canes, Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark, mini cupcakes, Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, and cookies. This one is a fun way to serve desserts without overwhelming the table.
This vibrant and healthy spread features cheeses like Brie and Sage Derby, along with red and green fruits and vegetables. The board is arranged with diagonal stripes of color, creating a festive holiday look. Garnished with fresh rosemary and styled with seasonal shapes, this appetizer is perfect for entertaining during the holidays.
This is a beautifully curated sweet spread featuring a variety of mini desserts with flavors like peppermint, chocolate, gingerbread, and vanilla. The board includes homemade items like honey sugar cookies, chocolate peppermint rice krispie treats, and dark chocolate madeleines, along with store-bought goodies like peppermint bark and candy canes. The goodies are arranged with complementary textures and colors.
This veggie tray features three bowls stacked to create a snowman shape, filled with cauliflower, ranch dip, and spinach artichoke dip. A colorful assortment of sliced veggies, such as carrots, celery, broccoli, and tomatoes, surrounds the bowls. Sliced olives and a baby carrot create the snowman’s face and buttons. This no-cook, healthy appetizer adds a festive touch to holiday gatherings.
This breakfast tray features cinnamon rolls, yogurt cups garnished with pomegranate seeds, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, sausage, and a variety of sweet toppings like sprinkles and frosting for the cinnamon rolls. This platter is designed for guests to decorate their cinnamon rolls, making it a fun and interactive experience. It’s a perfect centerpiece for a Christmas breakfast that everyone will love.
This dessert platter is filled with a variety of hot cocoa toppings, such as marshmallows, candy canes, cookies, and chocolates. It’s designed to allow guests to build their perfect hot chocolate with an assortment of sweet treats and garnishes. This dessert tray is a fun, interactive way to serve hot drinks to guests.
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