Make snack time merry with this Kids Christmas Charcuterie Board - a fun, colorful holiday grazing idea that's perfect for parties, playdates, or family movie nights. This board comes together in about 15 minutes with kid-friendly foods in festive red, green, and white.
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There's nothing I enjoy more than creating fun, festive charcuterie boards for parties and holidays, and a kid-friendly Christmas charcuterie board is a must for families with children who love grazing on snacks before dinner. While this board was designed with kids in mind, it can easily be adapted for adults with a few simple swaps. Best of all, it comes together in 15 minutes or less, making it perfect to assemble while Christmas dinner is cooking.
One of the best parts about Christmas snack boards is that kids can help make them. Younger children can fill bowls with nuts or candies, teens can slice fruits and veggies, and older kids can arrange the food on the board.
This board looks especially cute paired with almond bark melted snowmen, homemade chocolate Christmas candies, crockpot pretzel candy and chocolate-covered pretzels.
Tips From The Chef
- Prep ahead: Wash and cut ingredients before guests arrive.
- Balance health & fun: Pair fruit and cheese with a few holiday sweets.
- Use color strategically: Group similar colors together for a festive look.
- Add texture: Mix crunchy crackers with soft fruits and cheese to keep kids engaged.
- Check out my full guide to putting together kid-friendly charcuterie boards here.
Board + Tools
- Large serving board or platter: I like this large rectangular board and this large circular board.
- Small festive bowls
- Kid-friendly disposable utensils
Ingredients
To make this board I used:
Red Foods
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red apples
- Dried cranberries
- Pepperoni
Green Foods
- Green grapes
- Cucumber slices
- Broccoli florets
- Green peppers
- Cucumbers
- Apples
- Pears
- Grapes
- Celery
White or Festive Snacks
- White cheddar or mozzarella
- White chocolate chips
- Red & green M&Ms
- Marshmallows
- Graham crackers
- Fun holiday candies (think candy canes, holiday jelly beans, etc.)
- White chocolate chip cookies
How To Assemble
- Prep all ingredients: Wash and slice fruits, cheeses, and veggies so they're easy to grab.
- Place bowls first: Use small bowls for candies and smaller items - anchor them at opposite corners. Fill the bowls.
- Add larger items: Arrange meats, cheeses, and larger fruits around the board.
- Fill in gaps: Add grapes, berries, candies, and veggies - keep colors grouped for maximum festive impact.
- Super cute final touches: Add holiday ornaments or cookie-cutter shapes (stars, trees) for extra charm.
Fun Ideas & Variations
✨ Holiday Shapes: Use cookie cutters to make cheese and fruit shapes like stars, trees, and snowflakes. Christmas tree brownies are a cute addition to a board too.
✨ Sweet & Savory Mix: Add sweet treats (mini cookies, chocolate bits) alongside savory crackers and meats - balance flavors for variety.
✨ Healthy Boost: Try dips like ranch or yogurt for veggies and fruit.
✨ Themed Boards: Create a Christmas tree layout or North Pole scene - great for parties and Instagram photos! This reindeer shaped board and Christmas tree board is really cute!
FAQs
Yes! Let younger children fill bowls, and older kids arrange items on the board - it's a fun holiday activity.
If sharing concerns you, set up small plates or mini boards so each child has their own snack
Recipe
Kids Christmas Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 1 lb strawberries
- ½ lb raspberries
- 1 package genoa salami
- 1 package pepperoni slices
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese slices
- 8 oz white cheddar cheese cubes
- 1 jar mini dill pickles
- 4 kiwi, sliced
- ½ pint cherry tomatoes
- ½ lb broccoli florets
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 package m&m's
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: Wash and slice fruits, cheeses, and veggies so they're easy to grab.
- Place bowls first: Use small bowls for candies and smaller items - anchor them at opposite corners. Fill the bowls.
- Add larger items: Arrange meats, cheeses, and larger fruits around the board.
- Fill in gaps: Add grapes, berries, candies, and veggies - keep colors grouped for maximum festive impact.
- Super cute final touches: Add holiday ornaments or cookie-cutter shapes (stars, trees) for extra charm
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Marta says
My college age kiddos made this charcuterie board for a holiday party with their classmates and they had the best time making and eating it. This will definitely be a repeat recipe for us all.
veenaazmanov says
I love every combination on this Board. I am excited to definitely plan it this Christmas. Yum Yum Yum.
Ashley says
Such a cute charcuterie board! My 3 year old daughter would love this!
Jessica says
Thank you!!!! I just do not have the vision to create these boards on my own, lol - but I do love them and serving them at parties. This is so cute, and has a fun holiday twist. My kids are going to love it...adults too!!!
Dennis says
What a fun idea for Christmas! I will definitely be making this charcuterie board
Tristin says
This is so cute! I'm gonna have my kids build their own board this week for Thanksgiving.
Jacqueline says
This Christmas charcuterie board is a fabulous idea! We have young and old guests coming for Christmas this year and am definitely going to make this!
Enriqueta says
I think I'm making something similar for Thanksgiving. The kids will love it! Thank you for the inspiration, and happy Holidays!
Veronika says
What a great charcuterie board for the kids! I love all the flavors you put together. Definitely going to make it for this holidays 😉
Ann says
What a great idea! Our family has a ton of littles at the holidays, so this would be a great option for them! Thanks for the idea!