Pin It A festive and dazzling Christmas charcuterie board featuring a selection of artisan cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, nuts, and sweet treats, arranged in a starburst pattern to delight guests at any holiday gathering.
This board has become my go-to for holiday parties because it brings everyone together to enjoy a delicious and beautiful spread.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g Brie cheese sliced, 150 g Comté cubed, 100 g Bleu d&Auvergne crumbled, 100 g Chèvre (goat cheese) sliced
- Cured Meats: 120 g Jambon de Bayonne thinly sliced, 120 g Rosette de Lyon sliced, 100 g Saucisson sec sliced
- Fresh Fruits: 1 bunch red grapes, 1 ripe pear sliced, 1 ripe apple sliced, 1 handful fresh figs halved (or dried figs if out of season), 1 handful pomegranate seeds
- Nuts & Extras: 60 g roasted almonds, 60 g walnuts, 40 g pistachios shelled, 40 g dried cranberries
- Accompaniments: 1 small jar fig or cherry jam, 1 French baguette sliced, 1 small box assorted crackers, 1 small pot honey
- Sweets (optional for festive touch): 50 g dark chocolate broken into shards, 50 g candied orange peel, Festive star-shaped cookies (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheeses at the center of a large wooden board in the shape of a star alternating types for color and texture contrast
- Step 2:
- Fan out the cured meats around the cheeses creating rays to mimic a starburst pattern
- Step 3:
- Fill the spaces between meats and cheeses with clusters of grapes slices of pear and apple and halved figs Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the fruit for color
- Step 4:
- Add nuts and dried cranberries in small piles around the board ensuring even distribution for visual appeal and easy snacking
- Step 5:
- Place small bowls or ramekins of jam and honey on the board
- Step 6:
- Arrange sliced baguette and crackers along the edges or in separate baskets
- Step 7:
- For a sweet finish tuck shards of dark chocolate candied orange peel and festive cookies into open spaces on the board
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately and encourage guests to mix and match flavors
Pin It This recipe always brings a warm festive family moment as everyone shares their favorite combinations and enjoys the beautiful spread together
Required Tools
Large wooden or marble serving board, sharp knives (for cheese and fruit), small bowls or ramekins, cheese spreaders or small spoons, serving tongs (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains milk (cheese) tree nuts (almonds walnuts pistachios) gluten (baguette crackers) and possible traces of soy (chocolate) Cured meats may contain nitrates/nitrites Always verify ingredient labels for allergens if serving guests with allergies
Nutritional Information
Calories 390 Total Fat 23 g Carbohydrates 28 g Protein 17 g per serving estimated for 10 servings
Pin It This planche de Noël is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser perfect for holiday celebrations
Recipe FAQs
- → How should the cheeses be arranged for best presentation?
Arrange cheeses at the board's center in a star shape, alternating types for contrasting colors and textures.
- → Can I substitute fruits if they are out of season?
Yes, dried fruits like figs can replace fresh ones to maintain flavor and texture balance.
- → What pairings complement this board for beverages?
Champagne, sparkling wines, or light-bodied reds enhance the flavors beautifully during holiday gatherings.
- → Are there vegetarian options for this board?
Omit cured meats and increase cheeses or add roasted vegetables and marinated olives for variety.
- → How to ensure allergen safety for guests?
Check ingredient labels carefully, as this board contains dairy, nuts, gluten, and cured meats with possible additives.