Festive Charcuterie Board – Holiday Entertaining Ideas

Chef Maxime here—every year, my Festive Charcuterie Board is the centerpiece of holiday gatherings, combining savory meats, artisan cheeses, fresh fruits, and crunchy crackers in one vibrant, crowd-pleasing display. With tips borrowed from generations of entertaining and my own favorite holiday traditions, this board is flexible, stunning, and easy to scale for any crowd or family night.​

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Festive Charcuterie Board – Holiday Entertaining

Vibrant holiday charcuterie board packed with savory meats, artisan cheese, seasonal fruit, and crunchy extras—perfect for entertaining and celebrations!

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingrédients

  

• – 7 oz prosciutto thinly sliced
• – 7 oz spicy salami sliced
• – 10 oz aged cheddar cheese
• – 11 oz manchego cheese
• – 1 wheel brie or double cream cheese
• – 1 wedge blue cheese or cranberry goat cheese
• – 2 cups seedless grapes red and green
• – 1 cup cherries or berries
• – 2 persimmons or apples sliced
• – 1 pomegranate seeded
• – 1 cup marcona almonds and walnuts
• – 1 cup Castelveltrano or Kalamata olives
• – Assorted crackers and breadsticks
• – Fresh rosemary edible flowers for garnish

Equipment

• Large wooden board or platter, small bowls, knives, spoons, decorative picks, napkins.

Method

 

1. Arrange large items (cheese, bowls) spaced across the board.
2. Fold meats into ribbons or ruffles; layer between cheeses.
3. Fill gaps with fruit, nuts, and olives. Add crackers and breadsticks around edges.
4. Garnish with rosemary, pomegranate seeds, or festive cutouts.
5. Serve immediately, replenish as needed for crowd.

Notes

Change up fruits and cheeses to suit the season, dietary needs, or guest count. Build mini boards for individual servings.
Calories: 400
Protein: 20g

Nutrition Facts

Tips and Variations for Festive Charcuterie Board

• Fold and layer meats (salami, prosciutto) for visual appeal and flavor pairing.​
• Use several types of cheese: firm (cheddar, manchego), soft (brie, blue), and festive (herb cheddar, cranberry goat).
• Add colorful fruits (grapes, cherries, berries, pomegranate), spiced nuts, olives, and crackers.
• Garnish with rosemary sprigs, edible flowers, or shaped cheeses for a holiday touch.
• Create mini boards or cups for smaller gatherings or grab-and-go entertaining.

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