Candy Cane Charcuterie Board

This year, bring this easy-to-make candy cane charcuterie board to holiday get-togethers. This meat, cheese, fruit, and olive platter will absolutely knock the socks off everyone!

When it comes to entertaining and the busyness of the holiday season, it can be easy to get into your comfort zone. We tend to serve or bring dishes that we are familiar with because we can prepare them in a short amount of time. With this charcuterie board, it could not be easier to put together a dish that will make a lasting impression.

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Holiday Candy Cane Charcuterie Board

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, the holidays are especially busy for us. Between work, shopping for (and crafting) gifts, and hosting / attending parties, there aren’t enough hours in the day.

Even if we wanted to try a new recipe, the time and effort it can take to make it can seem overwhelming. This year, make everything easier – this charcuterie board idea is done in about 30 minutes. We get so many compliments on it every time we served it.

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Tips for Making a Holiday Charcuterie Board

• We outlined our candy cane shape with fresh raspberries. If this fruit is not available in your area, use fresh cranberries which are seasonal for this time of year virtually everywhere.
• Have a mix of flavor profiles, like a sweet to balance the saltiness of the cured meats and cheese. Add bitter dark chocolate or Arbequina olives to pair with the fruits or jams.
• Other olive choices include Thassos olives from Greece, Giant Green Olives, or the Spanish Manzanilla and Gordal. In our house, we LOVE the garlic and jalapeño stuffed olives (not too spicy).

Ingredients for a Charcuterie Board for Christmas

Below are the ingredients I used for this charcuterie board, but check your fridge and pantry to use what you may already have on hand. For tips on pairing flavor profiles, read the tips section above.

• Prosciutto wrapped mozzarella
• Soppressata wrapped mozzarella
•  Pepperoni wrapped mozzarella
• Cheddar Cheese chunks
• Colby Jack Cheese chunks
• Fontina Cheese chunks
• Pepper Jack Cheese chunks
•  1 cup Fresh Mozzarella, pearls
• Raspberries
• Baby Tomatoes
• Green Olives
• Kalamata Olives
• Red Pepper Jelly
• Cinnamon sticks
• Wheat crackers (or other non-flavored crackers)
• Wooden skewers or toothpicks

How to Make a Christmas Candy Cane-Shaped Charcuterie

Each step for this recipe is detailed below so it’s easy to follow. Keep this page open while you are creating your holiday-inspired charcuterie board. If you would rather have a printable recipe, scroll down and select the print button.

Using an edible marker, make a candy cane shape on the board or plate. Create cheese and tomato skewers using fresh Mozzarella pearls and fontina cheese along with the baby tomatoes. Arrange them along the candy cane layout on the board or plate.

Using kitchen scissors, snip off the long ends of the skewers, if desired. I’ve left them on before (great for guests), but it does make less of a visual impact.

Arrange the Prosciutto, Soppressata, and Pepperoni cured meats in between the cheese and tomato skewers on the board or plate, leaving room at the ends and in between the skewers for the next steps.

Add the cheddar, pepper jack, and Colby jack cheese cube chunks in the empty spaces between the cheese and tomato skewers on the candy cane shape.

Add the Kalamata and green olives at the top and bottom of the candy cane shape. Using the fresh raspberries, outline the candy cane shape around the outside of the meats, cheeses, and olives you have arranged on the plate or board.

Lastly, stack the crackers and add a ramekin or a small bowl of jelly. Always add a few chocolates to the board (Hershey’s Kisses are a great pre-wrapped option). Be sure to add some food picks or mini forks near the display for guests.

Notes for Making a Charcuterie Board for Christmas

• During the holidays, a variety of fresh herbs and berries are available for additional decoration. Add a few sprigs of rosemary or peppermint leaves to a seasonal dish like this Christmas charcuterie idea.
• Check out the candy section of your local grocery store and look for seasonal candies. A peppermint with milk chocolate would pair beautifully with this charcuterie board.
• Instead of (or in addition to) the olives, a variety of nuts is a good option and taste great along with meats and cheeses. They even go well with chocolate and fruit. We left them off this Christmas appetizer due to allergies.

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