Save An elegant and colorful assortment of artisanal cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruits, and festive treats, perfect for holiday entertaining and sharing.
This grazing board has been a staple at our Christmas celebrations, bringing together friends and family over beautiful food and great conversation.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g Brie cheese sliced, 150 g aged Cheddar cubed, 150 g blue cheese crumbled or sliced, 100 g goat cheese log or medallions
- Cured Meats: 100 g prosciutto, 100 g salami sliced, 100 g smoked ham sliced
- Crackers & Breads: 150 g assorted crackers (such as water crackers, seeded crackers), 1 small baguette sliced, 50 g breadsticks
- Fresh & Dried Fruit: 1 cup red grapes halved, 1 cup green grapes halved, 1 pomegranate seeds only, 2 clementines peeled and segmented, 1/2 cup dried apricots, 1/2 cup dried figs
- Nuts: 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, 1/2 cup toasted almonds
- Festive Extras: 1/3 cup cranberry sauce or red fruit chutney, 1/3 cup honey (with honey dipper), 1/2 cup marinated olives, 1/4 cup cornichons or mini gherkins, Seasonal fresh herbs (such as rosemary sprigs for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheeses on a large wooden board or platter spacing them evenly.
- Step 2:
- Fold or roll the cured meats and place them around the cheeses.
- Step 3:
- Add the crackers baguette slices and breadsticks in small piles throughout the board.
- Step 4:
- Fill in gaps with clusters of grapes pomegranate seeds clementine segments dried apricots and figs.
- Step 5:
- Scatter the toasted nuts in small mounds across the board.
- Step 6:
- Add small bowls or ramekins for cranberry sauce honey olives and cornichons.
- Step 7:
- Garnish with fresh rosemary or other herbs for a festive touch.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately ensuring a variety of flavors and textures are accessible from all sides of the board.
Pin it This board always brings the family together whether for holiday party or casual get-together it is a crowd pleaser every time.
Notes
Incorporate festive cookies chocolate truffles or gingerbread for a sweet touch
Required Tools
Large wooden board or platter Small bowls or ramekins Cheese knives and spreading utensils Small serving tongs or forks
Allergen Information
Contains Milk/Dairy Gluten (from crackers/bread) Tree Nuts May contain Sulphites (from cured meats and dried fruit) Always check product labels for hidden allergens
Pin it This festive grazing board is the perfect centerpiece to any celebration sure to impress your guests with minimal effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What cheeses work best on a festive grazing board?
A variety including Brie, aged Cheddar, blue cheese, and goat cheese offers a balance of creamy, sharp, and tangy flavors.
- → How can I accommodate gluten intolerance on the board?
Use gluten-free crackers or substitute bread with gluten-free options to ensure everyone can enjoy the spread.
- → What are good sweet additions for the grazing board?
Seasonal fruits like grapes, pomegranate seeds, clementines, dried apricots, and figs add natural sweetness.
- → Any suggestions for vegetarian guests?
Omit cured meats and add roasted vegetables or marinated artichokes for satisfying vegetarian options.
- → How to keep the board visually appealing?
Arrange items in clusters, vary colors and textures, and garnish with fresh herbs like rosemary for a festive look.