Christmas Tree Shaped Salami Appetizers are a fun and festive way to bring holiday cheer right to your appetizer table. These cute little salami trees are layered to look like mini evergreens and topped with a tiny cheese star. They're savory, adorable, and surprisingly simple to make.
These are perfect for Christmas parties, holiday gatherings, or building out a holiday charcuterie board. They look impressive but don't require any cooking, which makes them great when you're short on time. They're also easy to pick up and snack on, so they work well for mingling and buffet-style spreads.
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With just salami, cheese, and a bit of creativity, you can create a holiday appetizer that's both delicious and decorative. You can add herbs, cranberries, or tiny garnishes to dress them up even more. These little salami trees always get attention and compliments, making them a memorable (and tasty) holiday snack.
Ingredients
- Pickle
- Salami
- Cheddar Cheese
- Gouda Cheese
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
These cute christmas tree shaped salami appetizers are actually really easy to make. Just follow these simple directions.
Step one: Place the Gouda cheese on a board. Use a cookie cutter to cut out snowflakes. Form 4 stars from the cheddar cheese.
Step two: Slice the cucumber and insert the skewer into one cucumber slice and push it down.
Step three: Fold the salami in half, leave 1/10 inch from the edge, and prick it. Place the second slice of salami on the skewer in the opposite direction. This will create the bottom tier of the tree.
Step four: For the next tier, leave ⅕ inch from the edge and prick 2 slices of salami on the skewer in the same way. Roll the next two slices and thread them onto a skewer, piercing the center. Finish assembling the tree with a quartered salami. Skewer the star.
Hint: make sure to completely secure each layer before adding the next.
Recipe Tips for Success
- Use thinly sliced salami as it is easier to fold and won't crack.
- You can use any hard cheese you want - cheddar, gouda, colby jack.
- You can use a pickle or cucumber, whichever you prefer.
Storage
You can store these in an air tight container for 3 - 5 days in the fridge. They can be frozen, but they are better made fresh.
Christmas Tree Salami Charcuterie Skewers
Ingredients
- ½ Pickle
- 3 oz Salami thinly sliced
- 1 oz Cheddar Cheese
- 1 slice Gouda
Instructions
- Place the Gouda cheese on a board. Use a cookie cutter to cut out snowflakes. Form 4 stars from the cheddar cheese.
- Cut 4 equal pieces from the pickle half for the tree trunks.
- Assemble the skewer. First, insert the pickle slice and push it down.
- Fold the salami in half, leave 1/10 inch from the edge, and prick it.
- Place the second slice of salami on the skewer in the opposite direction. This will create the bottom tier of the tree.
- For the next tier, leave ⅕ inch from the edge and prick 2 slices of salami on the skewer in the same way.
- Roll the next two slices and thread them onto a skewer, piercing the center.
- Finish assembling the tree with a quartered salami. Skewer the star. Assemble three more trees in the same manner.
Notes
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- Use thinly sliced salami as it is easier to fold and won't crack.
- You can use any hard cheese you want - cheddar, gouda, colby jack.
- You can use a pickle or cucumber, whichever you prefer.
- Can be stored for 3 - 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
