Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board (for beginners!)

Step 1

Select a cheese board that is big enough to create your tree shape. I used a wooden board with metal rim, which is 18 inches in diameter.

Step 2

Take a roll of string and create an even triangle shape on the board, taping each of the 3 corners of the triangle to the board so it stays in place.

Step 3

Use one layer of crackers to create the 1st row in the tree at the bottom of the triangle. Then add sticks of cheese, and a row of purple grapes above that.

Step 4

Above the grapes place two rows of sliced mini cucumber.

Step 5

The next layer is marcona almonds (you can lightly mound these to fill in).

Step 6

Then add two layers of raspberries. And then a good amount of cubed cheese above that.

Step 7

Folded salami is the next layer, and then crackers come in again to fill things in above.

Step 8

Top the tree with cheese that is cut into stars or snowflakes.

Step 9

Scatter candied ginger amongst the ingredients to add some sparkle, and wedge in stalks of fresh rosemary between some of the rows to create the look of a tree. Then scatter in a few round olives to look like ornaments. Carefully remove the string that is taped to the board. Serve with honey on the side.