No-Cook Holiday Appetizers
A Winter Charcuterie Board is a festive holiday centerpiece featuring a mix of cheeses, cured meats, fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, nuts, chocolate, and sweet accents like honey. It’s visually stunning, customizable, and perfect for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Kosher
Ingredients
4 ounces aged sheep’s-milk cheese (Manchego or Pecorino)
4 ounces smoked Cheddar or smoked Gouda cheese
4 ounces aged Cheddar or Gruyère cheese
2 ounces fresh goat cheese
2 ounces blue-veined cheese (Gorgonzola, Roquefort, or Stilton)
4 ounces thinly sliced Italian cold cuts (capicola, prosciutto, or bresaola)
1 small baguette, thinly sliced
½ pound fresh fruit (grapes, pomegranate, figs, pears, apples)
1 cup raw vegetables (carrot sticks, golden beets, fennel, bell pepper, sugar snap peas, radishes, Belgian endive)
6 ounces dark chocolate, broken into pieces
½ cup dried fruit (apricots or figs)
¼ cup almonds (preferably Marcona)
½ cup honey
¼ cup olives
Instructions
- Arrange cheeses evenly on the board.
- Fold or ruffle the cold cuts and place beside the cheeses.
- Add baguette slices around the board.
- Tuck in fresh fruits, raw vegetables, chocolate, dried fruit, and almonds to fill empty spaces.
- Place honey and olives in small bowls and nestle them onto the board.
- Finish with cheese knives, a honey dipper, and a small bowl for olive pits. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap meats for turkey or chicken slices for a lighter version.
- Add sugared cranberries, candied pecans, or rosemary sprigs for holiday flair.
- Use gluten-free bread or crackers if needed.
- Replace honey with fig jam or chutney for extra sweetness.
- Include vegan cheeses for a more inclusive board.
- Prepare fresh fruits and vegetables just before serving to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/20 of board
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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