Description
Festive holiday cheer comes alive with this Christmas Snowman Cheese Board, blending whimsical design and delectable flavors. Guests will delight in this playful centerpiece that combines creamy cheeses, artful garnishes, and seasonal charm for a memorable gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 2 round cheeses (brie, camembert)
- 1 block cheddar
Garnish and Accompaniments:
- 1 cup grapes
- 1 small carrot
- 12 cup (1/2 cup) almonds
- 1 cup mini breadsticks
- 1 cup ritz crackers
Meat Accent:
- Mini salami sticks
Instructions
- Position a pristine serving platter as the foundation for your festive cheese display.
- Stack two circular cheese wheels vertically to craft the snowman’s torso and head, ensuring stable placement.
- Crown the cheese configuration with a rectangular cheddar block to represent the snowman’s whimsical hat.
- Delicately insert small round grapes or cheese fragments to create charming eyes and decorative buttons across the cheese structure.
- Strategically place a vibrant carrot piece as the snowman’s distinctive nose, positioning it centrally between the cheese sections.
- Arrange slender salami sticks symmetrically on each side to simulate playful arms extending from the cheese body.
- Enhance the presentation by scattering an assortment of accompaniments – crunchy almonds, crisp breadsticks, elegant crackers, and clusters of juicy grapes – surrounding the cheese snowman to create a visually appealing and delectable landscape.
- Serve the whimsical cheese board immediately, inviting guests to admire and indulge in this festive culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Pre-chill cheeses for easier shaping and cleaner cuts when creating the snowman’s structure.
- Use soft, room temperature cheeses to help them mold together seamlessly without cracking.
- Create a moisture barrier with parchment paper to prevent cheese from sticking and maintain board’s cleanliness.
- Select cheeses with varying textures and colors to enhance visual appeal and provide diverse flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free guests, replace breadsticks with gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks.
- Customize eyes and buttons with different ingredients like olives, blueberries, or cherry tomatoes for added creativity.
- Keep board chilled by placing it over a tray of ice to maintain cheese freshness during serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg