Bring holiday cheer to your gatherings with this festive Christmas Charcuterie Fruit Board! Perfect for parties, family dinners, or holiday brunches, this board combines delicious fruit, sweets, and fun seasonal treats to create a centerpiece that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
Jump to RecipeThis charcuterie board features a creamy fruit dip, decorated Oreos, and adorable reindeer wafers. It will impress your guests while being surprisingly easy to assemble.
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Why Make a Christmas Charcuterie Fruit Board?
This board is a versatile and visually stunning addition to your holiday spread. It’s the perfect balance of healthy fruits and indulgent treats, offering something for everyone.
Plus, it’s easy to customize based on your preferences or what you have on hand. Whether you’re entertaining guests or creating a festive family activity, this board is both practical and fun.
Pro Tips for the Best Christmas Charcuterie Fruit Board
- Use a mix of fresh and packaged treats for variety and balance.
- Arrange the board in sections for an organized yet creative presentation.
- Chill the fruit and desserts beforehand to keep everything fresh and appealing.
- Add pops of color with red and green elements to make it feel extra festive.
personalizing this Recipe
- Swap the Christmas Tree Oreos for decorated gingerbread cookies for a different holiday vibe.
- Add a variety of nuts, like candied pecans or roasted almonds, for a crunchy texture.
- Incorporate sliced cheeses and crackers for a savory balance.
- Add edible glitter to the fruit dip for an extra sparkle.
Ingredients
- Fruit Dip: Combines whipped topping, marshmallow fluff, and cream cheese for a smooth and creamy texture. The red and green sanding sugar adds a festive touch.
- Christmas Tree Oreos: Decorated with white and green melting wafers and sprinkles, these are an easy way to add holiday charm.
- Wafer Reindeers: Made with vanilla wafers, chocolate, pretzels, and candy details, these are adorable and delicious additions.
- Additional Ingredients: Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and red and green M&Ms bring color and variety to the board.
Christmas charcuterie fruit board
Start by making the fruit dip. In a large mixing bowl, combine whipped topping, marshmallow fluff, and softened cream cheese. Use a hand or stand mixer to blend on medium speed until the dip is smooth and fluffy.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle with red and green sanding sugar for a festive finish.
To prepare the Christmas Tree Oreos, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the white chocolate wafers according to the package instructions. Dip each Oreo halfway into the melted chocolate and place them on the parchment paper to set.
Speed up the process by chilling them in the fridge if needed. Melt the green wafers and transfer them into a piping bag with a fine tip. Pipe small Christmas tree designs onto the white chocolate-dipped portion of each Oreo and add sprinkles for decoration.
For the wafer reindeer, start by lining another baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut pretzels into small pieces to create antlers. Melt the chocolate wafers and dip each vanilla wafer halfway into the chocolate.
Place each dipped wafer on the parchment paper and immediately attach pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and a red M&M nose to form a reindeer face. Allow them to set completely.
Once all components are ready, assemble the charcuterie board. Place the fruit dip in the center of your board. Arrange the reindeer wafers and Christmas Tree Oreos around the edges.
Fill in the spaces with Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes, fresh strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and M&Ms.
Cooking Methods
No cooking is required for this recipe, but chilling the chocolate-coated items and dip ensures they set properly and stay fresh.
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftover fruit and desserts in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days. Keep the dip covered to maintain its freshness. For longer storage, freeze any leftover dipped Oreos or reindeer wafers in a freezer-safe container.
Serving Ideas
Serve the Christmas Charcuterie Fruit Board as a centerpiece for holiday parties, family gatherings, or even as a festive dessert after dinner. Pair it with hot cocoa, coffee, or a holiday punch for a complete treat.
FAQs
- Can I use other fruits? Absolutely! Pineapple, kiwi, or blueberries would work well for variety.
- What if I don’t have melting wafers? Substitute with regular chocolate or colored candy melts.
- How do I keep fruit fresh on the board? Chill the fruit until just before serving and consider using a small squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning on sliced fruits.
Christmas charcuterie fruit board
Equipment
- 1 9 x 9inch board
Ingredients
Fruit Dip
- 1 tub whipped topping
- Half Jar of marshmallow fluff
- 4 oz cream cheese room temp
- Red and Green sanding sugar
Christmas Tree Oreos
- 10 – 15 oreos
- ½ cup white melting wafers
- ⅓ cup green melting wafers
- Multi Color sprinkles
- Piping bag with very fine tip
Wafer Reindeers
- 10 – 15 vanilla wafer bars
- ½ cup chocolate melting wafers
- ½ cup pretzels
- 20 – 30 candy eyes
- 10 – 15 Red M&Ms
Additional Ingredients to fill in the board
- Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Grapes
- Red and Green M&Ms
Instructions
- Make the fruit dip by adding the whipped topping, marshmallow fluff and cream cheese to a large mixing bowl. With a hand or stand mixer combine on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Transfer to your serving bowl and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
- Make the oreos by first lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the white chocolate wafers according to the package. Dip each cookie half way and set on the sheet to completely cool. (If needed, place in the fridge to speed up the process)
- Melt the green wafers according to package directions and transfer into a piping bag with a fine tip. Pipe small trees onto the oreos and add sprinkles for decoration.
- Lastly, make the reindeer wafers by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the pretzels into smaller pieces to make the antlers. Melt the wafers according to the package and dip each wafer halfway into the chocolate. Place on the baking sheet and add the antlers, eyes and nose to each.
- Once everything has set, assemble the board with the fruit dip in the center, the reindeers and oreos on the corners and fill in the Christmas Tree cakes, strawberries, raspberries, grapes and M&Ms.
This Christmas Charcuterie Fruit Board is the perfect blend of festive, fun, and delicious. It’s a guaranteed hit for any holiday occasion!
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!
