Holiday entertaining should be fun, not stressful. This festive candy cane charcuterie board brings instant cheer to any gathering with minimal effort.
The red and white color scheme creates an eye-catching centerpiece that guests will talk about long after the party ends!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This candy cane board is incredibly simple to put together but looks like you spent hours on it.
It’s completely customizable based on what you and your guests enjoy.
Kids and adults both gravitate toward this playful presentation, making it perfect for multi-generational holiday gatherings.
The combination of sweet and savory options means everyone finds something to enjoy.
You can prepare most components ahead of time and assemble just before guests arrive.
Ingredients
- 8 oz strawberries, hulled and halved
- 8 oz raspberries
- 6 oz pomegranate arils
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz mini pepperoni or salami rounds
- 8 oz cubed pepper jack cheese
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 8 oz white cheddar cubes
- 6 oz white chocolate pretzels
- 8 oz yogurt-covered raisins
- 6 oz white chocolate-covered almonds
- 8 oz coconut date rolls
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
- Optional: candy canes for decoration
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Instructions
Start with a large rectangular serving board or tray covered with parchment paper.
Sketch a loose candy cane shape on the parchment with pencil as your guide (you’ll remove the paper before serving).
Begin laying out red ingredients (strawberries, raspberries, pomegranate, tomatoes, and pepperoni) in thick stripes forming the red parts of the candy cane.
Alternate with white ingredients (cheeses, white chocolate items, and coconut date rolls) to create the white stripes.
Keep the outer edge of the candy cane clean and defined, working from the outside inward.
Fill any gaps with smaller items like yogurt-covered raisins or pomegranate arils.
Add small sprigs of rosemary around the outside edge to mimic pine needles.
For extra flair, place a few real candy canes around your board or use them as serving utensils by breaking off the curved end.
Remove the parchment paper guide gently before serving.
Place small serving spoons or toothpicks nearby for easy serving.
Storage Tips
The completed board is best enjoyed immediately, but you can prep all ingredients up to 24 hours in advance.
Store prepped ingredients separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
If you have leftovers, store different components separately to maintain freshness.
Enjoy any remaining items within 3 days for best quality.
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Candy Cane Charcuterie Board
This Candy Cane Charcuterie Board is a festive holiday appetizer that arranges red and white foods in the shape of a candy cane!
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8–12 people 1x
Ingredients
- 8 oz strawberries, hulled and halved
- 8 oz raspberries
- 6 oz pomegranate arils
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz mini pepperoni or salami rounds
- 8 oz cubed pepper jack cheese
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 8 oz white cheddar cubes
- 6 oz white chocolate pretzels
- 8 oz yogurt-covered raisins
- 6 oz white chocolate-covered almonds
- 8 oz coconut date rolls
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
- Optional: candy canes for decoration
Instructions
- Start with a large rectangular serving board or tray covered with parchment paper.
- Sketch a loose candy cane shape on the parchment with pencil as your guide (you’ll remove the paper before serving).
- Begin laying out red ingredients (strawberries, raspberries, pomegranate, tomatoes, and pepperoni) in thick stripes forming the red parts of the candy cane.
- Alternate with white ingredients (cheeses, white chocolate items, and coconut date rolls) to create the white stripes.
- Keep the outer edge of the candy cane clean and defined, working from the outside inward.
- Fill any gaps with smaller items like yogurt-covered raisins or pomegranate arils.
- Add small sprigs of rosemary around the outside edge to mimic pine needles.
- For extra flair, place a few real candy canes around your board or use them as serving utensils by breaking off the curved end.
- Remove the parchment paper guide gently before serving.
- Place small serving spoons or toothpicks nearby for easy serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
