When it comes to holiday celebrations, charcuterie boards have become a beloved go-to, especially for Christmas gatherings. This year, we’re taking it up a notch with Christmas Charcuterie Snowglobes! These magical treats combine the fun of personalized snowglobes with a festive twist on a classic charcuterie spread.

Not only are these snowglobes a delightful appetizer, but they also bring an air of holiday cheer and nostalgia. Remember those snowglobes from your childhood? Now, imagine your favorite gourmet treats tucked inside one, waiting to be devoured.

Let’s get started into how you can make these delightful snowglobes at home!

How to Make Charcuterie Snowglobes

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

3 dried apricots
1 tbsp cream cheese
1 tsp chopped nuts
25 slices of salami
9 mini mozzarella balls
1 oz hard cheese (plus a cookie cutter for stars and snowflakes)
1 oz Dorblu (blue cheese)
3 chocolate Christmas figurines
3 sprigs of rosemary
3 tangerine slices
A handful of cranberries
3 large-diameter pretzels
21 small crackers
3 mini chili peppers (optional)
1 tbsp coconut shavings
Honey or syrup for dusting

Step by Step Guide

1. Start by using your cookie cutter to create stars and snowflakes out of hard cheese. These will add that magical snowglobe feel!

2. Next, build the mozzarella snowmen. Simply skewer three mini mozzarella balls on a toothpick—how cute is that?

3. For a showstopping centerpiece, make salami roses. Fold two salami circles into quarters and tuck them into each other. Cut the rest of the salami slices in half and wrap them around the core to form a delicate rose.

4. Stuff the Apricots. If your dried apricots are firm, soak them in water for a bit to soften them up. Once softened (or if you already have soft apricots), stuff them with cream cheese and roll them in chopped nuts. These are like little bites of heaven!

5. Now for the fun part—assembling everything! Use a plastic brownie wrapper to create a base. Start by placing a large pretzel at the bottom.

6. In the center of the pretzel, nestle your stunning salami rose. Tuck in the crackers, and make sure everything is packed snugly.

7. Add your rosemary sprig and apricot bites, then place your mozzarella snowman on top of the molded cheese.

8. Arrange tangerine slices, hard cheese snowflakes, chocolate figurines, and cranberries around the board. If you’re feeling adventurous, add a mini chili pepper for a spicy twist!

9. Finally, sprinkle everything with a dusting of white coconut shavings. This will give your board a frosty, winter wonderland effect.

10. Lightly brush the top of your dome lid with honey or syrup, and sprinkle it with coconut shavings. This will add a festive sparkle when you assemble the snowglobe.

11. Pop the dome on top, and voilà—your Christmas Charcuterie Snowglobes are ready to shine at your party!

Options for Personalization:

Vegan-Friendly: Swap out the cheeses for vegan alternatives and opt for a smoky seitan sausage instead of salami.
DIY Snowglobe Station: Set up a station where guests can build their own snowglobes. Offer ingredients like salami roses, snowmen, stuffed apricots, and more, so each person can craft their perfect holiday appetizer.

These Christmas Charcuterie Snowglobes aren’t just a feast for the eyes; they’re full of flavor and fun! Perfect as an appetizer for your holiday gatherings or even as a creative edible gift, they’ll be a huge hit with family and friends. And let’s be real—who doesn’t love a little extra Christmas magic?

Happy snacking, and may your holidays be full of cheer, delicious treats, and (of course) snowglobes!

Ingredients

3 dried apricots
1 tbsp cream cheese
1 tsp chopped nuts
25 slices of salami
9 mini mozzarella balls
1 oz hard cheese (plus a cookie cutter for stars and snowflakes)
1 oz Dorblu (blue cheese)
3 chocolate Christmas figurines
3 sprigs of rosemary
3 tangerine slices
A handful of cranberries
3 large-diameter pretzels
21 small crackers
3 mini chili peppers (optional)
1 tbsp coconut shavings
Honey or syrup for dusting

Instructions

Start by using your cookie cutter to create stars and snowflakes out of hard cheese. These will add that magical snowglobe feel!
Next, build the mozzarella snowmen. Simply skewer three mini mozzarella balls on a toothpick—how cute is that?
For a showstopping centerpiece, make salami roses. Fold two salami circles into quarters and tuck them into each other. Cut the rest of the salami slices in half and wrap them around the core to form a delicate rose.
Stuff the Apricots. If your dried apricots are firm, soak them in water for a bit to soften them up. Once softened (or if you already have soft apricots), stuff them with cream cheese and roll them in chopped nuts. These are like little bites of heaven!
Now for the fun part—assembling everything! Use a plastic brownie wrapper to create a base. Start by placing a large pretzel at the bottom.
In the center of the pretzel, nestle your stunning salami rose. Tuck in the crackers, and make sure everything is packed snugly.
Add your rosemary sprig and apricot bites, then place your mozzarella snowman on top of the molded cheese.
Arrange tangerine slices, hard cheese snowflakes, chocolate figurines, and cranberries around the board. If you’re feeling adventurous, add a mini chili pepper for a spicy twist!
Finally, sprinkle everything with a dusting of white coconut shavings. This will give your board a frosty, winter wonderland effect.
Lightly brush the top of your dome lid with honey or syrup, and sprinkle it with coconut shavings. This will add a festive sparkle when you assemble the snowglobe.
Pop the dome on top, and voilà—your Christmas Charcuterie Snowglobes are ready to shine at your party!