Grinch-Themed Charcuterie Board: A Lighter Holiday Option
This Grinch Charcuterie Board is a fun, simple, and surprisingly healthy option for the holidays. Made with a mix of fresh fruits and veggies—like kiwi, banana, cucumber, black grape and strawberry—plus a few playful extras like cheddar cheese and licorice candies, it brings festive flair without the sugar overload.
I like that it’s easy to assemble and feels lighter compared to typical holiday spreads. It’s a great way to balance out all the rich treats while still keeping things colorful and fun.
Perfect for Christmas gatherings, this board also works well for warm-weather celebrations or even a Christmas in July party when you want something fresh and seasonal without turning on the oven.
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Tools/Equipment You Will Need
- Knife
- Cookie cutter
- Mini forks
- Wooden board / platter
Grinch Charcuterie Board
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 platter
Ingredients
1 cucumber
2 kiwis
A piece of cheddar cheese
1 banana
8–10 strawberries
4 licorice candies
1 black grape
Some crackers to serve
Instructions
- Rinse the kiwi in cool water. Remove the hard part and slice it into circles.
- Slice the cucumber in the same way and lay it out on a board in the shape of 2 half circles.
- Lay out the kiwi in an oval in the shape of the Grinch’s face. Cut a circle out of the cheese with a cookie cutter and cut it in half. Shape the cheese into eyes, add licorice pupils and grape nose.
- From the black licorice, lay out arched eyebrows.
- Lay out banana slices in an arc over the cucumbers and then strawberries as the top of the hat. The banana is the “fur” and the strawberries are the “red part”. Add a banana pompon. Add a smile made of sliced licorice candy.
- Add crackers on the sides, serve with mini forks and it’s ready to serve!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Party Food & Drinks
Step-By-Step Process
Lay them out on the board together with the licorice candies and crackers. Serve and enjoy!
This cheerful board is ideal for family movie nights, classroom parties, or any festive event where you want to offer a fun and healthier snack option. It’s simple to prep, easy to customize, and adds a pop of holiday spirit to any table. If you’re looking for more creative and crowd-pleasing ideas, be sure to explore other party food recipes featured on the blog.
If you’re planning a themed holiday spread, check out the Frosting Dip Christmas Tree and the Honey Mulled Wine recipes—both are festive and easy to make.
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