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santa charcuterie board

Santa Charcuterie Board

Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party, bringing a dish to a holiday potluck, or surprising your kids with a magical snack tray, this Santa charcuterie board is guaranteed to steal the show.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 388
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 round cheese wheel
  • 6 –7 pieces cheese pigtail or thin strips of mozzarella string cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 8 –10 slices cured meat ham, beef, turkey, or pepperoni
  • 1 –2 cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup green olives
  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 1/2 cup dates optional
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1/4 cup pistachios
  • 1 tbsp sliced black olives
  • 1 cup grapes

Equipment

  • Pizza Peel

Method
 

Shape Santa’s Face:
  1. Slice a small piece off the bottom of the cheese wheel to create a flat edge. Place it on your board with the flat side down—this is Santa’s face!
Form the Beard:
  1. Arrange the mozzarella balls beneath the cheese wheel to create a fluffy beard.
Add the Mustache & Hair:
  1. Lay the string cheese strips above the beard for Santa’s mustache and around the top for his hair. Braiding a few pieces adds fun texture!
Give Him a Nose:
  1. Slice a cherry tomato so one side is flat. Press it onto the cheese face.
Build the Hat:
  1. Layer strawberry slices in a triangle above the face. Use a mozzarella ball or a small cheese circle as the pom-pom.
Place the Dip:
  1. Add a small bowl of honey or your dipping sauce near the top or side.
Fill In with Fruits & Olives:
  1. Surround Santa with grapes, blueberries, and green olives to add color and balance.
Make a Deli Meat Rose:
  1. Roll your cured meat slices into a rose shape. Place it next to Santa and add remaining slices beside it.
Add Nuts & Dates:
  1. Use almonds, pistachios, or dates to fill any empty gaps. These crunchy bites make the Santa charcuterie board even more delicious and complete.

Notes

Bring all the ingredients to room temperature before starting to assemble your charcuterie board.