Elegant board with cheeses, cured meats, fruits, nuts, and festive extras perfect for holiday gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz aged Cheddar, cubed
03 - 5.3 oz blue cheese, crumbled or sliced
04 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, log or medallions
→ Cured Meats
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked ham, sliced
→ Crackers & Breads
08 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers (e.g., water and seeded crackers)
09 - 1 small baguette, sliced
10 - 1.8 oz breadsticks
→ Fresh & Dried Fruit
11 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
12 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
13 - 1 pomegranate, seeds only
14 - 2 clementines, peeled and segmented
15 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
16 - 0.5 cup dried figs
→ Nuts
17 - 0.5 cup toasted walnuts
18 - 0.5 cup toasted almonds
→ Festive Extras
19 - 0.33 cup cranberry sauce or red fruit chutney
20 - 0.33 cup honey
21 - 0.5 cup marinated olives
22 - 0.25 cup cornichons or mini gherkins
23 - Seasonal fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary sprigs) for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Place all cheeses evenly spaced on a large wooden board or platter to create the foundation of the display.
02 - Fold or roll prosciutto, salami, and smoked ham, then arrange them attractively around the cheeses.
03 - Distribute assorted crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks in small piles across the board to fill space and add crunch.
04 - Nestle clusters of halved grapes, pomegranate seeds, clementine segments, dried apricots, and figs to fill gaps and add color.
05 - Sprinkle toasted walnuts and almonds in small mounds over the board to enhance texture and flavor variety.
06 - Place small bowls or ramekins filled with cranberry sauce, honey, marinated olives, and cornichons on the board for additional taste options.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs or other seasonal herbs to provide a festive and aromatic finish.
08 - Present immediately, ensuring all guests can access a variety of flavors and textures evenly from all sides.
