A vibrant snack board combining cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sweets styled after a fire log.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz smoked gouda, sliced into log shapes
02 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz brie, cut into wedges
→ Meats (optional)
04 - 2.6 oz prosciutto
05 - 2.6 oz spicy salami
→ Breads & Crackers
06 - 1 cup breadsticks (to mimic fire logs)
07 - 1 cup multigrain crackers
08 - 1 cup pretzel rods
→ Fruits & Nuts
09 - ½ cup dried apricots
10 - ½ cup dried cranberries
11 - 1 cup red grapes
12 - ⅓ cup roasted almonds
13 - ⅓ cup candied pecans
→ Vegetables
14 - ½ cup mini sweet peppers, sliced
15 - ½ cup carrot sticks
→ Sweet Elements (for flames)
16 - ½ cup orange and red gummy candies
17 - ½ cup dried mango strips
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs to resemble pine needles
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Place breadsticks and pretzel rods centrally on a large wooden board to simulate stacked fire logs.
02 - Layer sliced cheeses and optional meats around and atop the logs to provide height and texture.
03 - Position red grapes, dried apricots, cranberries, mango strips, and gummy candies above the logs to mimic flickering flames.
04 - Nestle sliced sweet peppers and carrot sticks amidst the flame elements for contrast and crunch.
05 - Scatter crackers, roasted almonds, and candied pecans along the edges for easy access.
06 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers to enhance the visual appeal.
07 - Present immediately and invite guests to enjoy with preferred beverages.
