The Christmas buttercream charcuterie board is a festive, edible centerpiece perfect for holiday gatherings! This beautifully piped, tree-shaped buttercream board is easy to make, fun to decorate, and brings a delightful holiday spirit to the dessert table.
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It’s a creative twist on traditional dessert boards, featuring creamy, delicious buttercream that’s perfect for dipping with cookies, graham crackers, or even pretzels. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or cozying up at home, this buttercream board is sure to impress!
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Why Buttercream Christmas Board?
A Buttercream Christmas Board is not only visually stunning but also incredibly versatile. It’s an engaging treat that encourages guests to dip their favorite snacks right into the creamy, festive frosting. With vibrant red and green colors and the option to add sprinkles, this dessert board becomes an interactive holiday decoration. Plus, it’s a quick, no-bake option, making it ideal for busy holiday schedules.
PRO TIPS for the Best Buttercream Christmas Board
- Room Temperature Butter: Ensures a smooth and creamy texture for the buttercream, which makes piping easier and gives a polished finish.
- Gradual Powdered Sugar Addition: Adding powdered sugar in stages helps prevent clumping and ensures a velvety buttercream consistency.
- Chill Your Board: Pop the board into the fridge for 10 minutes after piping to firm up the buttercream for easier dipping.
Ingredients for Christmas charcuterie board
- Unsalted Butter: Provides a creamy, rich base for the buttercream.
- Powdered Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps thicken the frosting.
- Heavy Cream: Adds smoothness and a slightly lighter texture to the buttercream.
- Vanilla Extract: Brings warmth and depth to the flavor.
- Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances the vanilla.
- Green and Red Food Coloring: Adds a festive look to the board, making it a holiday-ready centerpiece.
- Sprinkles (optional): Adds a fun, decorative touch to make the board extra festive!
How to make Christmas buttercream charcuterie board
Add the butter to the bowl of an electric stand mixer with a paddle attachment and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Slowly add in the powdered sugar half a cup at a time.
Pause to scrape the bowl, add the heavy cream, salt and vanilla.
Mix again on medium speed for an additional 2 minutes until the frosting is light and smooth.
Remove about ⅓ cup of frosting and put in a small bowl. Add in the desired amount of red food coloring. Mix and place in a piping bag.
Add green food coloring into the larger bowl, mix to combine and transfer to a piping bag.
To assemble the tree, start with the bottom layer. Pipe 7 – 8 circles onto the board about ½ inch apart. Use the backside of a spoon to press into each circle and pull toward you. Repeat for all circles.
Repeat that process for all layers, subtracting 1 circle for each layer until you reach the top.
Add decorations on the tree with the red and remaining green frosting. Add sprinkles if desired.
Serve with your favorite butter cookies, sugar cookies, graham crackers, pretzels, etc and enjoy!
How to Store Leftovers from Your Board
To store, cover the buttercream board with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days. Allow the board to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving again.
Serving Ideas
Pair this buttercream board with a variety of dippable treats like sugar cookies, shortbread, graham crackers, or pretzels. It’s also fun to add fresh fruits like strawberries for a refreshing contrast to the rich buttercream. This board is a perfect addition to any dessert table or snack bar!
Christmas Buttercream Charcuterie Board
Equipment
- 1 Charcuterie board or parchment paper to pipe frosting on (11in x 11inboard was used)
- 2 piping bags
- 2 Different piping tips
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter room temp
- 2.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
- Green food coloring
- Red food coloring
- Sprinkles if desired
- 1 Biscoff cookie more for dipping in the frosting later
Your favorite butter cookies, sugar cookies, graham crackers, etc to dip into the frosting
Instructions
- Add the butter to the bowl of an electric stand mixer with a paddle attachment and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Slowly add in the powdered sugar half a cup at a time.
- Pause to scrape the bowl, add the heavy cream, salt and vanilla.
- Mix again on medium speed for an additional 2 minutes until the frosting is light and smooth.
- Remove about ⅓ cup of frosting and put in a small bowl. Add in the desired amount of red food coloring. Mix and place in a piping bag.
- Add green food coloring into the larger bowl, mix to combine and transfer to a piping bag.
- To assemble the tree, start with the bottom layer. Pipe 7 – 8 circles onto the board about ½ inch apart. Use the backside of a spoon to press into each circle and pull toward you. Repeat for all circles.
- Repeat that process for all layers subtracting 1 circle for each layer until you reach the top.
- Add decorations on the tree with the red and remaining green frosting. Add sprinkles if desired.
- Serve with your favorite butter cookies, sugar cookies, graham crackers, pretzels, etc and enjoy!
FAQs
Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?
Yes, but omit the extra salt to keep the flavor balanced.
What if I don’t have piping bags?
You can use plastic sandwich bags with a small corner snipped off as a makeshift piping bag.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare the buttercream and assemble the board up to 24 hours in advance. Just cover and refrigerate, then bring to room temperature before serving.
This Buttercream Christmas Board is a festive, easy, and delightful way to celebrate the season!
About the Author
I am Seun, and I love to share my first-hand experience using multiple air fryers. Stick around for yummy delicacies made from the air fryer and many amazing tips on using your newfound Kitchen appliance – the air fryer!
