When it comes to the holidays, one simple word springs to mind… Indulgence! And what’s more indulgent than delightful Christmas cheeseboards and some toasty mulled wine? Not much at all, right? Right! We’ve had the absolute delight of choosing the best Christmas cheeseboards around and well… How to make them!
We’ve also discovered some stunning cheeseboards which will elevate your holiday presentation skills to the next level! All you need to choose is the cheeses you want to use and the rest is done for you. So, take a look through these and get that shopping list ready!
The Boujee One
The Ingredients:
- 2x Brie/Camembert (whole)
- 1x Blue Cheese (whole)
- 2x Blocks of Cheddar (sliced and cubed)
- 1x Block of Red Leicester (sliced and cubed)
- 1x Goats Cheese (sliced into discs)
- 4x Bunches of Red and Green Grapes
- 1x Jar of Cranberry Chutney (ramekin)
- 1x Jar of Whole Grain Mustard (ramekin)
- 2x Apples (thinly sliced)
- 1x Box of Crackers (varied)
- 4x Figs (loose and whole)
- 1x Tub of Olives (ramekin)
- 1x Bag of Varied Nuts (loose)
The Accessories:
- 1x Black Slate Cheeseboard
- 3x Black Ramekins
- 3x Teaspoons
- 2x Cheese Knives
- Flowers or herbs for garnish
How To Make This Christmas Cheeseboard:
- Layout your Brie and Camembert whole. Add the Blue Cheese whole and be sure to give each cheese enough space to breathe. Thinly slice and cube the Cheddar and Red Leicester and place around the board in handfuls. Lastly, add the discs of goats cheese in a long, diagonal line to create a sense of asymmetry.
- Next, add the red and green grapes into healthy bunches. Two or three across the board will do.
- Place the cranberry chutney, wholegrain mustard and your choice of olives into separate ramekins and place well on the board.
- Thinly slice some apple and place.
- Take small handfuls of varied crackers and place.
- Fill in the gaps with various nuts and finish with a few figs placed around the board.
- Bingo! Your Christmas cheeseboard’s ready and waiting to be eaten!
The Tree-Shaped One
The Ingredients:
- 1x Block of Cheddar Cheese (cubed)
- 2x Blocks of Halloumi Cheese (cubed)
- 1x Block of a Hard Cheese of your choice (cubed)
- 8x Evergreen Leaves
- 3x Stalks of Celery (cut to size)
- 2x Kiwis (thinly sliced)
- 3x Bunches of Grapes (red, green and black)
- 3x Sprigs of Thyme, Rosemary and Sage
- 1x Star Fruit (or other fruit/cheese shaped with a star cookie cutter!)
- 1x Handful of Fresh Cranberries (whole)
The Accessories:
- 1x Wooden Cheeseboard
- Evergreen leaves for garnish
How To Make This Christmas Cheeseboard:
- Layout the pine and any other greenery or springs you’d like to use in the shape of a Christmas tree onto your wooden cheeseboard.
- Place the celery at the bottom of the leaves to create something that resembles a tree trunk.
- Cut your cheese into cubes and layout into rows, leaving space for the fruit.
- Take your grapes and kiwis (and any other green fruit you can think of!) and fill in the rows you have left.
- Add fresh herbs in between the rows to fill in spaces.
- Now add the star fruit (or star shapes you’ve cut out if you can’t find it!) and decorate your cheesy Christmas tree.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle with fresh cranberries and you’re Christmas tree-shaped cheeseboard is good to go!
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The Meaty One
The Ingredients:
- 4x Hard and Soft Cheeses of your choice (Brie, cheddar etc)
- 4x Cold Meats of your choice (Proscuitto, salami etc)
- 1x Box of Varied Crackers
- 3x Green Fruits (Grapes, kiwis etc)
- 3x Red Fruits (Strawberries, pomegranate seeds etc)
- 2x Nuts (Almonds, Walnuts etc)
- 2x Figs
- Honey
- Red Pepper Jelly
- Dill
- Rosemary
The Accessories:
- 1x Marble and Wooden Cheeseboard
- 3x Marble Cheese Knives
- Herbs to garnish
How To Make This Christmas Cheeseboard:
- Arrange all of your cheeses whole onto the cheeseboard, leaving enough space between each cheese.
- Add the cold meats around each of the cheeses, leaving space for the rest.
- Now add the crackers into small stacks around the other food.
- Add in the green and red fruits into gaps around the cheeseboard.
- Sprinkle nuts into smaller piles.
- Drizzle some honey onto one or two of the cheeses, then spoon some of the red pepper jelly onto the others.
- Tuck in some fresh herbs such as rosemary and dill into the remaining spaces on the cheeseboard.
- Add some cheese knives into the various cheeses and dig into this delicious Christmas cheeseboard!
The Wintery One
The Ingredients:
- 2x Cream Cheeses (Boursin and Philidelphia)
- 1x Soft Cheeses (Brie or Camembert)
- 2x Blue Cheeses (your choice)
- 2x Hard Cheeses (your choice)
- 3x Cold Meats (salami, prosciutto and jerky)
- 3x Varieties of Dried Fruits (apricots, peaches and dates)
- 2x Varieties of Toasted Nuts (pecans, hazelnuts and almonds)
- 2x Pears (whole)
- 1x Punnet of Raspberries
- 3x Clementines
- 1x Jar of Pickles
- 1x Box of Varied Crackers
- Marmalade
- Wholegrain Mustard
The Accessories:
- 1x Round Wooden Cheeseboard
- 3x Cheese Knives
- 1x Nutcrackers
- Herbs and sprigs to garnish
How To Make This Christmas Cheeseboard:
- Layout various green herbs and sprigs at the bottom of your cheeseboard, making sure some pieces poke out on the side in a rustic fashion.
- Unpack all of your cheeses and place them in various positions onto the cheeseboard, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Take a few pieces of each of your cold meats and shape them into half-moons or your preferred shape. Place them on the cheeseboard next to the various cheeses.
- Take 2 ramekins and fill each one with some marmalade or wholegrain mustard. Place on the cheeseboard close to the cheeses.
- Take 2 more ramekins and fill them with nuts of your choice. Again, place them onto the cheeseboard, close to the other ramekins.
- Finish off this cheeseboard with handfuls of loose nuts, dried and fresh fruits and crackers. Add in some whole pears and clementines to finish.
- Your wintery Christmas cheeseboard is ready to be served!
The Bready One
The Ingredients:
For The Bread:
- 1x round crusty loaf
- 1x Camembert
- 2x Garlic Cloves (finely chopped)
- 2x Sprigs of Rosemary (finely chopped)
- Olive Oil
- Honey
For The Cheeseboard:
- 1x Blue Cheese
- 1x Goat’s Cheese
- 2x Mature Cheddar Cheeses
- 3x Varieties of Cold Meats (salami, chorizo and prosciutto)
- 1x Tub of Green Olives (ramekin)
- 3x Figs
- 1x Box of Crackers
The Accessories:
- 1x Round Wooden Cheeseboard
- 4x White Ramekins
- 3x Teaspoons
- Herbs for garnish
How To Make This Christmas Cheeseboard:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.
- Use a sharp knife and cut a hole in the centre of your chosen bread loaf, making sure it’s big enough to fit the whole camembert cheese into. Place the cheese into the hole, slice the bread and cheese diagonally in a criss-cross pattern onto their surfaces and place onto a baking tray. Tear the excess bread and scatter onto the tray.
- Combine garlic, rosemary, olive oil and honey in a bowl and drizzle over the loaf, cheese and smaller chunks of leftover bread.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the top of the cheese is soft.
- Place the baked camembert loaf into the centre of your cheeseboard, along with the toasted bread briefs and arrange the rest of the cheeses, meats, figs and ramekins in a festive way.
- Don’t waste time! This Christmas cheeseboard is best served hot, so serve it immediately!
Add in some Convokins to serve with your Christmas cheeseboards and take your holiday party up a notch!
The Healthy One
The Ingredients:
- 1x Ranch or Queso Dip (large)
- 6x Babybell Cheeses (whole)
- 3x Various Hard Cheeses (thinly sliced)
- 3x Various Nuts (almonds, walnuts etc)
- Cucumber (sliced into sticks)
- Carrot (sliced into sticks)
- Green Beans/Sugar Snap Peas (ends chopped off)
- Apple (thinly sliced)
- Brocolli (small heads)
- Cauliflower (small heads)
- Cherry Tomatoes (whole)
- Chicory (individual leaves)
- Toasted bread or crackers
The Accessories:
- 1x Round Wooden Cheeseboard Bowl
- 4x Ramekins
- 1x Cheese Knife
- Garnish optional
How To Make This Christmas Cheeseboard:
- On your round cheeseboard bowl, place your dip of choice in the centre, with the lid off and some garnish for show.
- Remove chicory leaves from its core and lay each leaf out individually around the edges of the bowl.
- Fill in the various spaces with different vegetable sticks and use small ramekins for certain nuts or smaller vegetables.
- Finish off with some toasted bread and serve your guests this healthier version to Christmas cheeseboards!
The Vegan One
The Ingredients:
- 3x Vegan Cheeses (go for a variety of flavours)
- 1x Jar of Olive Tapenade
- 1x Jar of Sweet Jam (of your choice)
- 2x Bread Loves (ideally sourdough or french baguette)
- 1x Varied Box of Crackers
- 1x Jar of Olives or Pickles (something a little tangy!)
- 3x Cups of Fruit and Berries (figs, apples, grapes, apricots all work well)
- 1x Cup of Mixed Nuts (walnuts, pecans and almonds are the winners)
- Sprigs of herbs
Optional:
- A selection of vegan cold meats (hams or sausages)
The Accessories:
- 1x White Marble Cheeseboard
- 3x Cheese Knives
- 2x Ramekins
- 2x Teaspoons
How To Make This Christmas Cheeseboard:
- Unpack your cheeses onto your cheeseboard and spread out nicely. Try to balance them out so visually they’re appealing to your guests.
- Cut small slices of your bread and lay them out diagonally across the board, and serve the remaining loaf separately.
- Do the same with your crackers but don’t overcrowd the cheeseboard.
- Now place your tangy foods into ramekins and dot them around the cheeseboard – close to the cheeses for a more sophisticated look.
- Take small handfuls of your different fruits and berries and place around the cheeseboard in little stacks.
- Add small clusters of nuts into any leftover spaces.
- Garnish with a couple of sprigs of herbs to finish off the cheeseboard.
- Add a couple of cheese knives onto the cheeseboard, along with some spoons in the tangy foods.
- Dish this up in style and surprise your non-vegan guests with this winning Christmas cheeseboard!
There you have it, ladies! Seven of the best Christmas cheeseboards around and we’re here for them all! Let us know which one you choose in the comments and feel free to send us some pictures of how yours turned out – we’d love to see!
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