# What you'll need:
→ Beard
01 - 7 oz brie cheese, sliced
02 - 7 oz goat cheese, crumbled
03 - 5 oz white cheddar, cubed
04 - 5 oz bocconcini mozzarella, halved
05 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, shaped into small balls (optional)
06 - 7 oz assorted white crackers (rice crackers, water crackers, etc.)
→ Hat
07 - 5 oz sliced Genoa salami
08 - 3.5 oz rolled prosciutto
09 - 3.5 oz pepperoni slices
10 - 2 large roasted red bell peppers, sliced into strips
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes or mini red peppers
→ Garnishes
12 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for decoration
13 - 1 black olive for Santa’s pom-pom
# Method:
01 - On a large wooden board or platter, outline a triangle at the top for the hat and a rounded bottom section for the beard.
02 - Fill the bottom half generously with white cheeses by arranging brie slices, goat cheese crumbles, cheddar cubes, and halved mozzarella balls to resemble a fluffy beard; tuck cream cheese balls throughout for added texture.
03 - Place rows of assorted white crackers along the base and sides of the beard section to add crunch and structure.
04 - Layer salami and pepperoni slices within the triangle to create a rich red effect, then add rolled prosciutto and roasted red pepper strips for color variation.
05 - Scatter cherry tomatoes or mini red peppers at the tip and along the hat to brighten the presentation.
06 - Use fresh rosemary sprigs to outline the hat and beard, enhancing the festive theme.
07 - Position a single black olive at the tip of the hat to represent Santa’s pom-pom.
08 - Serve immediately, replenishing items as needed throughout your event.
