Save to Pinterest A dazzling, festive grazing board featuring a medley of cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and sweet treats, perfect for a holiday gathering.
This board brings joy and color to every holiday party I host with family and friends.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 200 g Brie sliced into wedges, 200 g Cheddar cubed, 150 g Blue cheese crumbled, 150 g Goat cheese log sliced
- Charcuterie: 150 g Prosciutto thinly sliced, 150 g Salami sliced, 100 g Smoked turkey breast rolled
- Fresh Fruits: 1 cup red grapes halved, 1 cup green grapes, 2 pears sliced, 1 apple sliced, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- Dried Fruits & Nuts: 1/2 cup dried apricots, 1/2 cup dried figs halved, 1/2 cup roasted almonds, 1/2 cup candied pecans, 1/4 cup pistachios (shelled)
- Crackers & Breads: 150 g assorted crackers, 1 French baguette sliced, 100 g breadsticks
- Sweets & Festive Treats: 100 g dark chocolate pieces, 100 g gingerbread cookies, 1/4 cup white chocolate stars, Gold sugar pearls to decorate
- Condiments: 1/4 cup fig jam, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Select a large wooden board or platter as your base.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the cheeses evenly across the board spacing them out for visual appeal.
- Step 3:
- Fold or roll charcuterie slices and place them around the cheeses.
- Step 4:
- Fill in with clusters of grapes pear and apple slices. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds for color.
- Step 5:
- Add dried fruits and scatter the nuts throughout the board.
- Step 6:
- Fill empty spaces with crackers baguette slices and breadsticks.
- Step 7:
- Tuck chocolate pieces gingerbread cookies and white chocolate stars into remaining gaps.
- Step 8:
- Place fig jam honey and mustard in small bowls and set them on or near the board.
- Step 9:
- Garnish with gold sugar pearls and optional festive rosemary sprigs.
- Step 10:
- Serve immediately replenishing items as needed.
Save to Pinterest Gathering around this board has become a treasured family tradition that brightens every holiday.
Notes
Swap in any of your favorite cheeses fruits or sweets. Arrange items in festive shapes (eg a star or tree) for added holiday cheer.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, Small bowls for condiments, Cheese knives and spreaders, Small tongs
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese chocolate), Tree nuts (almonds pecans pistachios), Wheat (crackers bread), Eggs (some cookies), Soy (chocolate some crackers), Mustard. Always verify packaging for potential allergens and cross-contamination.
Save to Pinterest A festive grazing board is a simple way to impress guests with minimal effort and maximum joy.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What cheeses are ideal for this grazing board?
Soft Brie, sharp Cheddar, tangy Blue cheese, and creamy Goat cheese provide a balanced mix of flavors and textures.
- → Can the charcuterie be substituted for vegetarian options?
Yes, omit meats and add marinated vegetables or extra cheeses to maintain variety and taste.
- → How should fresh and dried fruits be arranged?
Arrange fresh grapes, pears, apples, and pomegranate seeds in clusters. Scatter dried apricots, figs, and nuts evenly throughout the board for visual appeal.
- → What condiments complement the flavors well?
Fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard add sweetness and tang that pair beautifully with cheeses and charcuterie.
- → How can the board be made festive for holiday gatherings?
Shape ingredients into stars or trees, garnish with gold sugar pearls and rosemary sprigs to enhance the holiday spirit.
- → What tools are recommended for assembling the board?
A large serving board or platter, small bowls for condiments, cheese knives, spreaders, and tongs help with neat presentation.