Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board

Step 1

Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut each kale leaf along the center vein, creating two “branches”.

Step 2

On a 24x12-inch cutting board or platter, arrange greens in a tree shape, making the “tree” wider in each row. Leave a small open space between each row of “branches”.

Step 3

Cut the Cheddar slice into a star shape, and place it at the top of the tree. Cut the trimmings into ornament shapes and reserve.

Step 4

Cut turkey slices, ham slices, and remaining cheese slices into 2-inch squares. Beginning with the bottom row, fan turkey pieces across the “tree”, allowing some of the greenery to show. Repeat with a row of ham pieces, then a row of each type of cheese, and end with another row of ham. The number of rows will be determined by the size and shape of your platter.

Step 5

Add the dried apricots in a curved line across the “tree”, to represent a garland. Add the pecan halves in a curved line across the “tree” to represent a second garland.

Step 6

Decorate the tree with the wax-wrapped snack cheese “ornaments”, and the reserved Cheddar cuts.

Step 7

Form the trunk of the tree with prosciutto-wrapped cheese snacks.

Step 8

Add seeded crackers at the base of the “tree” to represent presents. Serve with additional crackers and baby gherkins.