Holiday Cheese Spread Charcuterie Board
Prep Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
0
Cook Time
0
Difficulty
Easy
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
8-10
Servings
8-10
Cuisine Type
Cuisine Type
Cheese Types
Cheese Types
Recipe Description
Bring the warmth and flavor of the season to your table with this festive charcuterie board. Overflowing with creamy spreadable cheeses, savory meats, crisp apples, sugared cranberries, and sweet treats, it strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy bites. A true showstopping centerpiece, it’s as fun to make as it is to enjoy; perfect for gatherings both large and small.
Ingredients
Cheese
- Wood River Creamery Cranberry Cheddar Gruyere Spreadable Cheese
- Wood River Creamery Garlic & Herb Cheddar Gruyere Spreadable Cheese
- Wood River Creamery Merlot Cheddar Gruyere Spreadable Cheese
- Wood River Creamery Smokey Bacon Cheddar Gruyere Spreadable Cheese
Meat
- Uncured Genoa Salami (Naturalissima brand shown)
- Calabrese Spicy Salami (Gusto brand shown)
Produce
- Granny Smith apple slices (soak in club soda for a few minutes before plating to prevent browning)
- Sugared cranberries (how-to here)
- Pitted Frescatrano olives (Divina brand shown)
Crunch
- Rosemary crackers (Rustic Bakery Sourdough Rosemary & Olive Oil Flatbread Bites)
- Ginger biscuits (Effie’s)
- Pistachios
- Candied pecans (Fortune Favors brand shown)
Dip
- Cranberry sauce (Amaretto cranberry sauce recommended)
- Caramelized onion jam (Divina brand shown)
Garnish
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
Sweets
- Dark chocolate squares (Chocolove brand shown)
Preparation
- Prep produce: Slice Granny Smith apples and soak in club soda for 3–5 minutes to prevent browning. Pat dry before arranging. Make sugared cranberries ahead of time.
- Arrange cheeses: Place each Wood River Creamery Spreadable Cheddar Gruyere cheese in small serving bowls with spreading knives. Spread them evenly around the board for balance.
- Add meats: Fold or roll slices of salami and place them in clusters next to the cheeses.
- Fill with produce: Tuck in apple slices, sugared cranberries, and olives between cheese and meat sections.
- Layer in crunch: Add crackers, biscuits, pistachios, and candied pecans in separate piles to give guests variety.
- Serve dips: Place small bowls of cranberry sauce and caramelized onion jam on the board with small spoons.
- Finish with sweets: Break or stack dark chocolate squares in one section of the board.
- Garnish: Add sprigs of fresh rosemary for fragrance and a festive holiday look.
Serving Tip
Pair with sparkling wine, mulled cider, or a seasonal cocktail for the perfect holiday gathering.
Recipe & Photo Courtesy of Our Love Language is Food
