Candy Cane Charcuterie Board
This candy cane charcuterie board is one of the easiest ways to create a festive Christmas appetizer that looks impressive. Made with a mix of cheese, fruit, candy, and fresh herbs, your guests will love this holiday snack board.
Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party or family gathering, this board is easy to customize. It’s the kind of Christmas appetizer idea guests naturally gather around while waiting for the main meal to begin.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick to assemble: Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required.
- Festive presentation: The candy cane design makes a beautiful holiday centerpiece.
- Easy to customize: Swap ingredients based on preferences or what you have on hand.
- Perfect for entertaining: This Christmas charcuterie board is always a crowd pleaser.
Candy Cane Charcuterie Board Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries
- White candy-coated chocolates
- Pomegranate
- Blue cheese
- Red jelly candies
- Fresh mozzarella pearls
- Cherry tomatoes
- Laughing Cow Original cheese wedges
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
How To Make Candy Cane Charcuterie Board
This visual guide is helpful for making this recipe. For the full printable recipe with measurements, scroll to the bottom of the post.
Arrange the strawberries at the top of a serving board to begin forming the candy cane shape.
Place the white candy-coated chocolates directly beneath the strawberries, following the curve of the candy cane.
Add the pomegranate wedges below the chocolates and continue shaping the design. Arrange the cubed blue cheese beneath the pomegranate wedges.
Continue the pattern with the red jelly candies to create another colorful section. Add the fresh mozzarella pearls below the candies.
Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes beneath the mozzarella pearls.
Finish the bottom section with the Laughing Cow cheese wedges.
Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs between each section to create a festive garland effect and add holiday color.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Candy Cane Charcuterie Board FAQs
Can I make this board ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble it a few hours in advance, cover it tightly, and refrigerate until serving.
What can I use instead of blue cheese?
White cheddar cubes, Monterey Jack, gouda, or feta are all great alternatives.
Can I use different candies?
Absolutely. Any red and white candies that fit the holiday theme will work well.
How do I keep the board looking fresh?
Add the rosemary garnish just before serving and keep the board chilled until needed.
What type of serving board works best?
A long rectangular board or large platter provides enough space to create the candy cane shape.
Can I add more ingredients?
Yes, nuts, crackers, cured meats, grapes, and other cheeses can be added to customize the board.
Candy Cane Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup white candy-coated chocolates (or white chocolate-covered almonds)
- 1 pomegranate cut into wedges
- 1 cup blue cheese cut into cubes
- ⅔ cup red jelly candies (or any red candies)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 package Laughing Cow Original cheese wedges (8 wedges)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Arrange the strawberries at the top of the serving board, followed by the white candy-coated chocolates.
- Add the pomegranate wedges, then arrange the cubed blue cheese beneath them.
- Continue the pattern with the red jelly candies, followed by the mozzarella pearls.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes, then finish the bottom section with the Laughing Cow cheese wedges.
- Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs between each section to create a festive garland effect.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
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