A vibrant holiday board with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sweet treats for easy entertaining.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
→ Dried Fruits & Nuts
13 - ½ cup dried apricots
14 - ½ cup dried figs, halved
15 - ½ cup roasted almonds
16 - ½ cup candied pecans
17 - ¼ cup shelled pistachios
→ Crackers & Breads
18 - 5.3 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 - ¼ cup white chocolate stars
24 - Gold sugar pearls, for decoration
→ Condiments
25 - ¼ cup fig jam
26 - ¼ cup honey
27 - ¼ cup whole grain mustard
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter as the foundation for assembling ingredients.
02 - Distribute cheeses evenly across the board, spacing slices and cubes to enhance visual appeal.
03 - Fold or roll the sliced prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey, positioning them around cheeses.
04 - Place clusters of red and green grapes along with pear and apple slices, then sprinkle pomegranate seeds for color contrast.
05 - Distribute dried apricots, figs, roasted almonds, candied pecans, and pistachios evenly throughout the display.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with assorted crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks to provide variety and texture.
07 - Nestle dark chocolate pieces, gingerbread cookies, and white chocolate stars into open areas on the board.
08 - Place fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard in small bowls positioned on or near the board for easy access.
09 - Decorate with gold sugar pearls and optionally add festive rosemary sprigs for enhanced presentation.
10 - Present immediately, replenishing items as necessary to maintain freshness throughout the event.
