A vibrant holiday board with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and festive sweets for sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 7 oz Brie, sliced into wedges
02 - 7 oz Cheddar, cubed
03 - 5 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 5 oz Goat cheese log, sliced
→ Charcuterie
05 - 5 oz Prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 5 oz Salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz Smoked turkey breast, rolled
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
09 - 1 cup green grapes
10 - 2 pears, sliced
11 - 1 apple, sliced
12 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
→ Dried Fruits & Nuts
13 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
14 - 1/2 cup dried figs, halved
15 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
16 - 1/2 cup candied pecans
17 - 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled
→ Crackers & Breads
18 - 5 oz assorted crackers
19 - 1 French baguette, sliced
20 - 3.5 oz breadsticks
→ Sweets & Festive Treats
21 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate pieces
22 - 3.5 oz gingerbread cookies
23 - 1/4 cup white chocolate stars
24 - Gold sugar pearls, to decorate
→ Condiments
25 - 1/4 cup fig jam
26 - 1/4 cup honey
27 - 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter to serve as the foundation.
02 - Distribute the Brie, Cheddar, Blue cheese, and Goat cheese evenly across the board, spacing them for an attractive display.
03 - Fold or roll the prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey slices, arranging them around the cheeses.
04 - Cluster red and green grapes, place sliced pears and apples, and sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the board to add vibrant color.
05 - Scatter dried apricots, figs, roasted almonds, candied pecans, and pistachios evenly across the display.
06 - Tuck assorted crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks into remaining gaps to provide texture and variety.
07 - Nestle dark chocolate pieces, gingerbread cookies, and white chocolate stars into open spaces for festive treats.
08 - Serve fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard in small bowls positioned on or near the board.
09 - Sprinkle gold sugar pearls and optionally garnish with festive rosemary sprigs before serving.
10 - Present immediately, replenishing items as needed during the gathering.
