This Santa snack board is a fun idea for the holiday season and always brings much fun to any Christmas party. Made with bright colors, fresh fruits, and an assortment of cheeses, this festive Santa face comes together in just 30 minutes. It’s a perfect way. This Santa board is great for kids and adults alike. Serve it alongside hot chocolate for a cheerful holiday spread.
Can I add meat to this Santa snack board?
Yes, pepperoni slices or slices of salami work well and fit right in with other charcuterie boards.
Can I make this ahead of time?
You can assemble it a few hours ahead and cover it tightly before serving.
What should I serve this with?
This pairs well with hot chocolate, Christmas salad, or other holiday appetizers.
Ingredient Notes
- Hummus of choice: Creates the base of Santa’s face and adds creamy flavor for dipping.
- Black olives: Used for Santa’s eyes and extra garnish around the cheese board.
- Grape tomatoes: Form Santa’s nose, smile, and classic red Santa hat.
- Mini mozzarella balls: Add texture and help shape the beard and hat trim.
- Crackers of choice: Offer crunch and balance for the creamy cheeses and hummus.
- Cucumber: Adds fresh green color and crisp bites around the board.
- Green pepper: Brings bright colors and a refreshing crunch.
- Green grapes: Sweet fresh fruits that fill empty spaces on the wooden board.
- Strawberries: A festive red fruit that complements the Santa face theme.
- White cheese of choice: Creates Santa’s beard and eyebrows for a polished look.
How to Make Holiday Santa Snack Board
- Spread hummus evenly onto a large serving tray or wooden board to form Santa’s face.
- Place two black olives for eyes. Cut a grape tomato in half for the nose and slice another on an angle for a smile. Add slivers of white cheese for eyebrows.
- Arrange sliced white cheese to form Santa’s beard.
- Place mini mozzarella balls around the mouth to add dimension to the beard.
- Line mozzarella balls across the top of Santa’s head to create the base of the Santa hat.
- Arrange grape tomatoes above to form the red portion of the hat.
- Finish the hat with more mozzarella balls at the tip.
- Fill in the surrounding area with grapes, bell peppers, cucumbers, black olives, strawberries, and crackers. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy this festive holiday charcuterie board.