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Christmas Reindeer Charcuterie Board

Indulge in the festive spirit with our Christmas Charcuterie Board, featuring a whimsical centerpiece of Santa's reindeer crafted from creamy brie cheese. This delightful appetizer not only captivates the eyes but also tantalizes the taste buds with a curated selection of hard and soft cheeses, savory salami, crunchy walnuts, and sweet dried apricots.
Keyword charcuterie, holiday
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 people

Equipment

  • 1 charcuterie board, plank, dish

Ingredients

  • 1 package brie cheese
  • 1 slice red bell pepper
  • 1 olive
  • 1 pecan nut
  • 3 large breselles

For the board

  • 3 oz hard cheese
  • 1 half mozzarella ball
  • 3 oz dorblu
  • 8-10 oz salami
  • 2 tbsp walnuts
  • 1/3 c dried apricots
  • 1 c assorted saltine crackers
  • Herbs, berries, coconut shavings for decoration

Instructions

  • Use your imagination and play with the arrangement to create a real reindeer look. Cut off the white part of the brie cheese as in the photo. From the cut portion, cut out the white fluff for the reindeer's hat. From the remaining portion, form the ears. Secure them with skewers. Arrange pieces of olives - eyes, nose - pecans and mouth from bell peppers.
    charcurterie board, reindeer, christmas
  • The cheeses can be cut into various shapes or just cut nicely for visual appeal. Use cookie cutters to make snowflakes and stars.
  • Fold each slice of salami into four. Pinch the folded slices together in pairs.
  • Cover the tray with a pretty napkin. Lay out the reindeer. Form the hat and pompom. Break the brezelles and form the antlers.
    christmas reindeer charcuterie board
  • Lay out the cheeses and crackers. Use muffin pads to create the visual effect of small plates.
  • Scatter walnuts all over the board, mimicking the path that Santa Claus' sleigh and reindeer travel on Christmas Eve. This gives a crunchy and earthy contrast to the sweetness of the apricots. Peel the tangerines and arrange them in an open space. Add snowflakes and stars.
    christmas reindeer charcuterie board
  • As a finishing touch, you can add sprigs of fresh rosemary or parsley to mimic evergreen trees, creating a breezy, woodsy atmosphere on the board. Add colorful berries and sprinkle the board with coconut shavings