Recipe for Santa’s Cheese Board

This Santa Cheese Board is a perfect appetizer or snack for the holidays, festive, delicious and very easy to make. Whether you’re throwing a Christmas party or just feeding the whole family, everyone will love this fun Santa charcuterie board. The Santa Snack Board is such a cute idea that it will add some Christmas cheer to any Christmas party or get-together. Check out more Christmas recipes to add to the celebration!

Charcuterie boards originated in France in the 15th century. The French came up with a way to cure meat in a more modern way than the original way from the Roman Empire. They then decorated cheese boards with cured meats and cheese to make a simple snack or appetizer. The idea became more popular in the United States in the 1900s, when they were served at cocktail parties and holidays. You can make this Christmas charcuterie board for a Christmas Eve tradition and have the whole family help decorate it.

Required ingredients:

• Brie cheese wheel: Any kind of white cheese will work.
• Slices of raw ham: BYou are supposed to roll them up to make a Santa hat.
• Pepperoni and salami slices: Use large slices of pepperoni to decorate and wrap the cheese sticks.
• Cream cheese: For making the mustache, beard and hat brim.
• Swiss cheese: Can be formed into a star and Christmas tree with cookie cutters.
• String cheese: This type of cheese is perfect for pepperoni rolls. Simply wrap each stick in a slice of pepperoni.
• White Chocolate Covered Pretzels: Make your own or use store-bought for shorter prep time.
• Crackers: You can use any cracker you like, such as Ritz or club crackers.
• Red pepper dip: We have a delicious red pepper dip recipe for you to try.
• Large black olives: To cut and use for face and arrange around the plate.

How do you make a Santa cheese board from scratch?

1. Make the face: First place the round of baked brie on a cutting board and cut the top into a mustache, beard and hat brim.
2. Arrange the meat: Then place the rolled prosciutto on the brim of the hat to make a hat and add a slice of Swiss cheese in a star for the tip of the hat.
3. Finish decorating and serving: Finally, arrange the rest of the cheeses, pepperoni and pretzels as shown in the video and serve with dip and mini candies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s on a traditional charcuterie board?

Many people use the 3-3-3-3 rule to create beautiful planks of meat and cheese. This includes three cheeses, three meats, three starches such as crackers and three side dishes such as vegetables, fruits and nuts. Place the cheeses first. Then add small bowls of dip and sauce. Pile up the meat. Arrange the crackers. Fill in the gaps with fruits, vegetables and nuts.

How do I make baked brie?

Baking brie is easy. You can put it in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes. However, it is best to serve it warm as it will harden as it cools. When guests arrive for a party, reheat the brie before plating it.

What other types of white cheeses can I use?

There are numerous types of white cheeses. But for this recipe I recommend using a soft white cheese such as feta, gouda, havarti or camembert. Cream cheese would also work great. You can put it in a small, shallow dish and decorate it however you like.

How to store leftovers:

• Store: You can store your leftovers airtight or cover the plate with plastic wrap. It stays fresh in the refrigerator for three days.
• To freeze: Freezing is not recommended.

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