Christmas Charcuterie Tree Centerpiece
- Madeline May
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Serves… whoever wanders into the kitchen.
This is the most joyful holiday centerpiece you can make. It looks impressive but is truly so easy. All you need is a cone-shaped base, some plastic wrap, toothpicks, and all your favorite charcuterie bites. Build it like you’re decorating a Christmas tree, and let it be as full, colorful, and cozy as you want it to be.
Ingredients
Use any combination of the following:
Cubes of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, pepper jack)
Salami slices
Prosciutto or ham ribbons
Cherry tomatoes
Olives (green and kalamata)
Blackberries or grapes
Mini peppers or pepperoncini
Fresh rosemary sprigs (for the “tree branches”)
For the base:
1 styrofoam cone
Plastic wrap
Toothpicks
Instructions
1. Prep the cone
Wrap the styrofoam cone completely in plastic wrap. This keeps it food-safe, prevents crumbs from sticking, and makes cleanup easy.
2. Add your toppings
Using toothpicks, press your cheese cubes, salami, folded prosciutto, olives, cherry tomatoes, and berries onto the tree. Choose lots of colors and textures so the tree looks full and bright. There is no wrong way to do this! Just be sure to fill all the spaces in!
3. Add the “branches”
Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs in between your toppings.They make the whole thing look like a real holiday tree and smell amazing.
4. Fill in the gaps
Spin the tree slowly and fill any open spaces with extra cheese, olives, or folded meats. The fuller the tree, the better it looks.
5. Serve
Place your charcuterie tree on a wooden board or cake stand and let everyone pluck off what they want.It’s the ultimate holiday party snack. You can add another board on the side with crackers, jams, etc.
Tips
Use firmer cheeses so they don’t slide off the toothpicks.
Fold salami into little cones or petals to make the tree look floral and layered.
Build it a few hours ahead and refrigerate.
Add a star on top made from a cheese slice if you want to be extra cute.
