SNOWMAN WINTER CHARCUTERIE BOARD
This SNOWMAN WINTER CHARCUTERIE BOARD is a whimsical, wintry take on the classic charcuterie board is both a visual centerpiece and a delicious spread for your holiday gatherings, snow days, or cozy nights in.
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Why Make a Snowman Charcuterie Board?
The snowman is a timeless winter icon. Cheerful, nostalgic, and instantly recognizable. Making a Snowman Charcuterie Board adds fun and creativity to your holiday entertaining. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, a winter birthday, or a Christmas movie night, this themed board brings smiles and snacks together in perfect harmony.
What You’ll Need: Ingredients & Supplies
- 3 Brie Cheese Wheels
- Dried fruit or blueberries for buttons and face
- Sliced carrot for nose
- 1 sliced fig, for the hat
- Pretzel sticks used for hat and/or arms
- Rosemary sprigs for arms or garnish
- Sliced or cubed cheese
- Variety of crackers and pretzels
- Mini Donuts
- Figs
- Olives
- Hard salami or snacking meats
- Dried fruit such as cranberry or raisins
- Variety of nuts and seeds such as cashews, pecans, and pumpkin seeds
- Fresh fruit such as pomegranate seeds, red grapes, dark cherries, blueberries or blackberries
- Jams for spreading on crackers
- Fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme sprigs, or sugared rosemary for garnishing
⛄️Tips for Success
- Keep it cold: If serving outdoors or for an extended time, make sure your board stays chilled.
- Balance the flavors: Combine savory and sweet elements to cater to all palates.
- Make it your own: Swap ingredients for dietary needs or preferences.
- Get the kids involved: Let little ones help decorate the snowman for a fun family activity.
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Winter Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 3 Brie Cheese Wheels in various sizes
- Dried fruit or blueberries for buttons and face
- Sliced carrot for nose
- 1 sliced fig for the hat
- Pretzel sticks used for hat and/or arms
- Rosemary sprigs for arms or garnish
- Sliced or cubed cheese
- Variety of crackers and pretzels
- Mini Donuts
- Figs
- Olives
- Hard salami or snacking meats
- Dried fruit such as cranberry or raisins
- Variety of nuts and seeds such as cashews pecans, and pumpkin seeds
- Fresh fruit such as pomegranate seeds red grapes, dark cherries, blueberries or blackberries
- Jams for spreading on crackers
- Fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme sprigs or sugared rosemary for garnishing
Instructions
- Add the cheese wheels to the center of your serving tray to create a snowman body.
- Create the face and buttons with the dried fruit or berries.
- Slice salami into strips and create a scarf for the snowman.
- Add a fig with pretzels for a top hat and use pretzels or herbs for the arm branches.
- Arrange any crackers and dips onto the board.
- Fill the board in by adding in fresh fruit, olives, and cheeses. Place darker fruit at the top of the board to create the “sky”.
- Add nuts and dried fruit to fill in any gaps.
- Slice additional cheese with star cutters and arrange on top of the fruit.
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Nicole Harris is the recipe creator behind WonkyWonderful, sharing fast, budget-friendly meals for busy families. Since 2012 she’s been developing 30-minute dinners, kid-approved favorites, and holiday dishes with flair - all with real ingredients and no fuss. She grew up stretching simple pantry staples into something delicious, and that shows up in every recipe: easy, affordable, and full of flavor. Read more...
