# What You'll Need:
→ The Beard
01 - 7 oz brie cheese, sliced
02 - 7 oz goat cheese, crumbled
03 - 5 oz white cheddar, cubed
04 - 5 oz mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
05 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, shaped into small balls (optional)
06 - 7 oz assorted white crackers (rice crackers, water crackers, etc.)
→ The Hat
07 - 5 oz sliced Genoa salami
08 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, rolled
09 - 3.5 oz pepperoni slices
10 - 2 large roasted red bell peppers, sliced into strips
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes or mini red peppers
→ Garnishes
12 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for decoration
13 - 1 black olive for Santa’s pom-pom
# How To Make It:
01 - Using a large wooden serving board or platter, sketch a triangle at the top for the hat and a rounded area at the bottom to represent the beard.
02 - Fill the bottom section generously with white cheeses—place brie slices, goat cheese crumbles, white cheddar cubes, and halved mozzarella balls to create a fluffy beard texture. Dot with cream cheese balls for added variety if desired.
03 - Position rows of assorted white crackers along the base and sides of the beard section to add structure and crunch.
04 - In the triangular top section, layer slices of Genoa salami and pepperoni with slight overlap to build a rich red base. Add rolled prosciutto and strips of roasted red pepper for texture and color contrast.
05 - Place cherry tomatoes or mini red peppers at the tip and across the hat for vibrancy and brightness.
06 - Outline the hat and beard shapes with fresh rosemary sprigs to impart a festive aromatic accent.
07 - Set a single black olive at the hat’s tip to represent Santa’s pom-pom.
08 - Present immediately, replenishing as needed during your event to maintain freshness.
