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Quick Christmas Charcuterie Board with Easy Rosemary Trees

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A festive and easy charcuterie board featuring rosemary trees that comes together in under 15 minutes. Perfect for holiday parties, this board uses simple grocery store ingredients and looks like you spent hours on it.

Ingredients

  • Sharp Cheddar (8 oz)
  • Brie (8 oz wheel)
  • Blue Cheese (4 oz)
  • Manchego (4 oz)
  • Prosciutto (4 oz)
  • Salami (4 oz)
  • Crackers (about 20-30)
  • Fresh Grapes (1 cup)
  • Dried Apricots (½ cup)
  • Honey (¼ cup)
  • Mixed Nuts (½ cup)
  • Fresh Rosemary (3-4 large sprigs)
  • Fig Jam or Cranberry Chutney (¼ cup, optional)
  • Dark Chocolate (2 oz, optional)
  • Fresh Figs (if in season, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Rosemary Trees (5 minutes): Rinse the rosemary sprigs and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, trim the bottom of each stem so it’s flat. Starting from the bottom, snip the needles into a triangular tree shape—wider at the base and tapering to a point at the top. Set them aside on a paper towel.
  2. Arrange the Cheese (3 minutes): Place the brie wheel in the center of your board. Slice the sharp cheddar into thick triangles and arrange them in a fan pattern on one side of the brie. Slice the manchego into thin triangles and place them on the opposite side. Crumble the blue cheese into a small pile near the edge.
  3. Add the Meats (2 minutes): Fold each prosciutto slice into a loose ribbon and place next to the brie. Arrange the salami slices in a slight overlapping pattern on the other side.
  4. Fill the Small Bowls (2 minutes): Pour the honey into one small bowl. If using fig jam or cranberry chutney, put it in another bowl. Place these bowls on the board, tucking them between the cheese and meat groupings.
  5. Add the Accompaniments (3 minutes): Scatter the grapes in small clusters around the board. Tuck the dried apricots between the cheese wedges. Sprinkle the nuts in the empty spaces. Place the crackers in a small stack or fan them out on one corner.
  6. Place the Rosemary Trees (1 minute): Insert the rosemary trees into the board, pressing the flat bottom gently into the cheese or tucking them between crackers. Position them so they stand upright.
  7. Final Touches (1 minute): Drizzle a little honey over the brie or blue cheese for a glossy finish. Check for any empty spots and fill them with extra nuts or crackers.

Notes

Bring cheese to room temperature 30-45 minutes before serving for best flavor. Trim rosemary trees just before serving to keep them fresh. The board can be prepped ahead: slice cheese and make rosemary trees up to 24 hours in advance. Store separately in the fridge and assemble 30 minutes before serving.

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Keywords: Christmas charcuterie board, holiday appetizer, rosemary trees, easy entertaining, cheese board, prosciutto, brie, holiday party

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