A snowman charcuterie board is a fun and festive holiday snack board where mozzarella cheese slices are arranged in the shape of a snowman and decorated with pepperoni, candy eyes, a carrot nose, olive smile, and peppermint buttons - served with crackers on the side.
The whole thing comes together in about 10 minutes with no cooking required. It is a great centerpiece for a Christmas party snack table, a fun activity to put together with kids, or an easy appetizer for a holiday gathering. The combination of sweet and savory on one board makes it something guests of all ages will love.
If you are looking for more festive party food ideas, check out these Christmas party foods for a full roundup, or try the Christmas Brie bites for another fun holiday charcuterie option.
If you are hosting a Christmas party, the Christmas Mega Bundle is a great way to keep guests entertained between snacks. It includes printable Christmas games for adults, teens, and kids - just print and play.
Ingredients
- Mozzarella cheese slices
- Pepperoni
- Peppermint candies
- Olive slices
- Carrot
- Candy eyes
- Crackers
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Preparation: Slice the carrot into a small triangle or cone shape for the nose. Slice the olives into thin rounds. Set all ingredients out in small bowls before building.
Step one: Lay the mozzarella cheese slices out on your serving board in the shape of a snowman - a larger circle at the bottom, a medium circle in the middle, and a smaller circle at the top for the head.
Step two: Arrange pepperoni slices to form a hat and a scarf on the snowman. Fold or layer them slightly for dimension.
Step three: Press two candy eyes onto the top circle of cheese for the snowman's face.
Step four: Place peppermint candies down the center of the middle circle as buttons.
Step five: Arrange olive slices in a curved line below the eyes to form the smile.
Step six: Place the carrot piece in the center of the face for the nose. Arrange crackers around the edges of the board and serve immediately.
Hint: Build the snowman shape with the mozzarella first before adding any decorations - it is much easier to get the proportions right when you are only working with one ingredient.
Recipe Tips for Success
- Use whole mozzarella slices rather than shredded or cubed so you can create clean, defined circles for the snowman shape.
- Overlap the cheese slices slightly within each circle so the snowman body looks full and solid rather than sparse.
- Keep the board chilled in the refrigerator until about 15 minutes before serving so the cheese and pepperoni stay fresh.
- This board is best assembled and served the same day - the mozzarella can release moisture if it sits too long.
Storage
Snowman charcuterie is best assembled and served immediately. Store any leftover components separately in the refrigerator - mozzarella and pepperoni keep for up to 3 days in airtight containers. Peppermints and crackers store at room temperature.
Complete the Occasion
Snowman Charcuterie
Ingredients
Mozzarella cheese slices
Pepperoni
Peppermint candies
Olive slices
Carrot, cut into a small triangle for the nose
Candy eyes
Crackers
Instructions
- Slice carrot into a small triangle or cone shape. Slice olives into thin rounds. Set all ingredients out in bowls.
- Arrange mozzarella slices on the board in three overlapping circles to form a snowman shape - large at the bottom, medium in the middle, small at the top.
- Use pepperoni slices to form a hat and scarf on the snowman.
- Press 2 candy eyes onto the top cheese circle.
- Place peppermint candies down the center of the middle circle as buttons.
- Arrange olive slices in a curved line below the eyes for the smile.
- Place the carrot piece in the center of the face for the nose. Arrange crackers around the board and serve.
Notes
Best assembled and served immediately. Store leftover components separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Peppermints and crackers store at room temperature. **Recipe Tips**
* Use whole mozzarella slices for clean, defined circles.
* Overlap the cheese slices so the snowman looks full and solid.
* Keep the board chilled until 15 minutes before serving.
* Assemble and serve the same day for best results.
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
