Save to Pinterest A festive and visually stunning charcuterie board inspired by a snowy winter forest featuring premium meats cheeses and seasonal accompaniments perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings.
Personalizing this charcuterie board with small decorative pinecones and mini cookie cutters to shape cheese has made every gathering special and memorable.
Ingredients
- Meats: 100 g prosciutto 100 g soppressata 100 g smoked turkey breast 100 g wild boar salami (or substitute with another robust salami)
- Cheeses: 120 g aged cheddar cubed 120 g brie sliced 100 g smoked gouda sliced 100 g blue cheese crumbled
- Accompaniments: 1 cup mixed olives (green and black) 1 cup cornichons or small gherkins 1/2 cup whole grain mustard 1/2 cup cranberry chutney or fig jam 1 cup roasted nuts (walnuts pecans or almonds) 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup fresh red grapes 1 small honeycomb or 3 tbsp honey
- Garnishes & Decorative Elements: Fresh rosemary sprigs (to resemble pine branches) Pomegranate seeds (for a pop of color) Edible flowers (optional for a magical winter effect) Crackers and/or sliced rustic bread (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Choose a large wooden board or platter as your base.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the cheeses in different areas of the board creating clusters and leaving space for other elements.
- Step 3:
- Fan out the meats in folds and rolls to resemble tree trunks and logs Layer for visual interest.
- Step 4:
- Fill small bowls with mustard chutney and olives Place them strategically on the board.
- Step 5:
- Scatter nuts dried apricots and grapes throughout the board.
- Step 6:
- Use fresh rosemary sprigs to mimic pine branches and tuck them among the ingredients.
- Step 7:
- Dot the board with pomegranate seeds and edible flowers for a touch of color and elegance.
- Step 8:
- Drizzle honey over the blue cheese or serve honeycomb nearby.
- Step 9:
- Add crackers or sliced bread to the edge of the board or serve on the side.
- Step 10:
- Chill until ready to serve Bring to room temperature 20 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
Save to Pinterest This board has brought my family together during the holidays and made cozy winter evenings even more festive and enjoyable.
Required Tools
Large wooden board or platter Small bowls for condiments Cheese knives Serving tongs or forks
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese) tree nuts and may contain mustard (in condiments) Some meats may contain nitrates or other preservatives Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens if serving to guests with food sensitivities
Nutritional Information
Calories 340 Total Fat 24 g Carbohydrates 10 g Protein 17 g (per serving based on 10 servings)
Save to Pinterest Enjoy assembling this board and sharing it with friends and family to create lasting holiday memories.
Recipe FAQs
- → What meats are best for this board?
Prosciutto, soppressata, smoked turkey breast, and wild boar salami offer a flavorful variety and texture contrast.
- → Which cheeses complement the meats well?
Aged cheddar, brie, smoked gouda, and blue cheese provide a balanced range from sharp to creamy profiles.
- → How can I create the winter forest aesthetic?
Use fresh rosemary sprigs to mimic pine branches and scatter pomegranate seeds and edible flowers for color and frost-like effects.
- → What accompaniments enhance the flavor experience?
Include mixed olives, whole grain mustard, cranberry chutney, roasted nuts, dried apricots, grapes, and a touch of honey or honeycomb.
- → Can this board accommodate dietary restrictions?
It can be gluten-free without crackers or bread and adapted by swapping meats or cheeses for vegetarian or vegan options.
- → How should this board be served for best taste?
Chill before serving and bring to room temperature about 20 minutes prior to enhance flavors and aromas.