Christmas Cheese Platter Ideas to Brighten Your Holiday
Christmas Cheese Platter Ideas are the perfect way to celebrate two of my favorite Cs: cheese and Christmas! There’s just something so joyful about putting together a festive spread that feels both cozy and classy.
What I love most about cheese platters is how easy they are to decorate and style to match the celebration especially when we’re talking Christmas vibes. Think sprigs of rosemary for a pine-like touch, pops of red from cranberries or cherry tomatoes, and even star-shaped cheese slices (love them all!).
So, no matter whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner or just snacking by the fire, these platter ideas will make your season a little cheesier and a lot brighter.
Holiday Heart Cheese Platter
This one is so romantic and festive, I can’t stop staring at that heart-shaped brie filled with pomegranate—such a perfect pop of red for the holidays! The heart theme is so sweet if you’re celebrating Christmas with someone you love (or just love cheese). It’s delicate, pretty, and totally swoon-worthy.
Green and White Christmas Cheese Platter
This board has such a calm, snowy vibe with its soft green grapes, white cheeses, and fluffy sprigs of rosemary tucked in! I’m especially into how they used the rosemary to fill the gaps—it makes everything feel lush and full. And that brie? So creamy-looking, I’d absolutely eat first!
Christmas Tree Cheese Board
This one is honestly just too cute not to make! The tree shape made with cheddar, blueberries, and grapes is not only adorable but super tasty. I love using rosemary to mimic pine branches and topping it all off with a star-shaped slice of cheese—it’s simple but so cheerful.
Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board
Whenever I make this one, I feel like I’m decorating a tiny edible Christmas tree. The cheese cubes, fresh fruit, and herbs make it feel like a little holiday garden. Plus, the kiwi and cranberries give the perfect pops of green and red.
Holiday Cheese Board
I like to think of this board as a cozy gathering on a platter—it’s got all the essentials with a festive twist. The mix of sweet grapes and pears with savory meats and cheese just hits the spot. I usually tuck in rosemary for a wintery feel and let the nuts and spreads do the rest.
Christmas Wreath Cheeseboard
This one is such a showstopper and SO easy to pull together! I love arranging the cheddar, mozzarella pearls, and prosciutto into a wreath and dotting it with tomatoes and olives. The rosemary gives it a piney, woodsy vibe that smells like Christmas too!
The Ultimate Christmas Cheese Board
This board feels super luxe, and I love exploring all the Welsh cheeses it features. The sugared cranberries, dates, and clementines make it feel festive and sweet in the best way. And those honey rosemary chipolatas? Total game-changer for any meat lover like me.
Awesome and Grand Christmas Cheese Platter
This platter is huge and so beautifully arranged—everything looks symmetrical and balanced, which makes it extra satisfying to look at! I love how the fruit choices like strawberries and grapes match the cheese flavors perfectly. And the cheese cubes? Total snack heaven!
Easy Christmas Tree Cheese Platter
This one’s my favorite for quick, cute holiday snacking. I love how the red tomatoes and green rosemary make it feel like Christmas in a tree shape, and it’s easy enough to throw together in minutes. Colby and gouda cubes are always crowd-pleasers in my house.
Self Serving Christmas Cheeseboard
This one’s the cheese board of dreams—gorgeously British and totally festive. I love the elegant mix of textures and flavors, from creamy soft cheese to sharp aged varieties, all nestled among fresh figs, apples, and nuts. It’s the kind of board that feels both classic and elevated, and I’d be first in line for those wedges of cheddar and spoonfuls of chutney!
Christmas Cheese Board Grazing Platter
Christmas Cheese Board Grazing Platter is a full-on grazing experience, and I’m obsessed with how much variety it packs in! Between the gingerbread men and caramelized onion chutney, it’s like a festive treasure hunt for your taste buds. I especially love how the little holiday touches like pine cones, twinkle lights, and cranberries make it feel super magical.
DIY Christmas Cheese Board for a Party
This board has such a fun, party-ready vibe with its playful mix of cheeses, fruits, and Christmas sweets. I love the idea of pairing serious cheeses like goat with cranberry alongside candy canes and chocolate stars—it’s a sweet-savory dream. The peach jalapeño jam is also a spicy little surprise I’d definitely want on my plate.
Cheesiest Christmas Platter
This one’s a total cheese lover’s dream—cheese cubes, thick blocks, and generous slices all in one place. I love how the strawberries and cherries add that bright, fruity sweetness and Christmas pop. It’s like cheese heaven with a festive twist, and I’m so here for it.
Simple Christmas Cheese Platter
No fuss, no frills—just amazing cheese variations and a touch of almonds that make it feel fancy without trying too hard. I love how this one keeps things easy yet still looks beautiful on the table. It’s perfect for when you want to keep things chill but still impress.
Comfy and Intimate Cheese Platter
This one feels like a cozy night in with people you really love—perfect for smaller crowds. The cheese selection is thoughtful and comforting, and I’m obsessed with the dip options and fresh grapes. It’s giving warmth, comfort, and everything nice.
The Ultimate Cheese Platter
Simple in design but packed with variety—this platter knows how to deliver. I love how the cheese cubes are arranged alongside citrus slices and meats to balance the flavors. It’s one of those boards that everyone will keep picking from all night long.
Snowflake Cheese Platter
The snowflake cutout in the brie filled with jam? Absolutely magical. Add the rosemary sprigs, green grapes, and that little gingerbread cheese cutout—this is honestly one of the cutest and coziest holiday boards I’ve seen.
Healthy Holiday Cheese Platter
This one’s a colorful rainbow of fresh, feel-good ingredients—everything from snap peas to salami and kiwi to manchego! It’s a healthy mix, but still festive and fun, with pops of red, green, and even some sweet shortbread tucked in. Honestly, it’s proof that a wholesome board can still feel like a celebration.
Rose Cheese Board
Okay, those thin cheese slices shaped like roses? Absolutely gorgeous. I’m in love with the mix of red grapes, strawberries, and soft sweet dips—everything looks sweet and fancy without even trying! This board is seriously dreamy for a holiday table.
Elegant Holiday Cheese Board
This one stands out with a tiny cheese Christmas tree right in the middle—how cute is that? The cheese cubes, crackers, and flower decorations make it feel both playful and sophisticated. It’s perfect for when you want to bring a little elegance to your table.
Gingerbread and Snowman Cheese Platter
This one’s packed with holiday charm—the brie in the middle with a Christmas tree cutout is adorable. I love how the pomegranate seeds and rosemary create the “background” for the tree, almost like edible décor. It’s a total holiday centerpiece (and yes, I’d still eat it all).
These beautiful and very holiday vibes Christmas Cheese Platters are the best! So much love and appreciation to the original creators of these recipes!
