Santa Cheese Platter
A festive holiday charcuterie board shaped like Santa Claus. Made with pepperoni, cheddar cubes, and fresh veggies, it's a fun and easy no-cook appetizer.
Equipment
- Large Wooden Board or Platter
- Knife
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
- 6 oz Pepperoni Slices (for the hat)
- 1 block White Cheddar Cheese (cubed, for the beard)
- 1 slice Brie Cheese (rectangular, for the hat brim)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Spread (mixed with pimentos or plain, for the face)
- 2 whole Black Olives (pitted, for eyes)
- 1 large slice Pepperoni or Cherry Tomato (for the nose)
- 1 cup Crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep: Cube the white cheddar cheese and slice the Brie into a rectangle.
- Beard: Arrange the white cheddar cubes at the bottom of the board in a wide "U" shape to form Santa's beard. Pile them up for texture.
- Face: Spread the cream cheese mixture in a semi-circle just above the beard to create the face.
- Hat: Layer the pepperoni slices starting at the top of the face and working upwards, tapering to the side to create a hat shape.
- Brim: Place the rectangular slice of Brie between the pepperoni and the face spread to act as the hat's fur brim.
- Features: Place the two black olives on the face for eyes and the large pepperoni round or tomato for the nose.
- Serve: Fill in any empty space on the board with crackers or extra cheese slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make sure to pat the olives dry before placing them so the black juice doesn't bleed into the white cheese. Serve at room temperature for the best flavor.