A vibrant holiday board showcasing cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and sweets for festive entertaining.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 7 ounces Brie, sliced into wedges
02 - 7 ounces Cheddar, cubed
03 - 5 ounces Blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 5 ounces Goat cheese log, sliced
→ Charcuterie
05 - 5 ounces Prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 5 ounces Salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 ounces 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 ounces assorted crackers
19 - 1 French baguette, sliced
20 - 3.5 ounces breadsticks
→ Sweets & Festive Treats
21 - 3.5 ounces dark chocolate pieces
22 - 3.5 ounces 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
# Steps:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter to serve as the base for assembling all components.
02 - Arrange Brie, Cheddar, Blue, and Goat cheeses evenly spaced across the board for an appealing display.
03 - Fold or roll prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey slices and position them around the cheeses.
04 - Place clusters of red and green grapes, pear slices, and apple slices on the board and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds for color contrast.
05 - Distribute dried apricots, figs, roasted almonds, candied pecans, and pistachios evenly to fill gaps and add texture.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with an assortment of crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks for variety.
07 - Nestle dark chocolate pieces, gingerbread cookies, and white chocolate stars in the remaining gaps to enhance visual appeal and sweetness.
08 - Place fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard in small bowls and position them on or near the board for easy access.
09 - Sprinkle gold sugar pearls over the board and optionally decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs before serving immediately.
10 - Replenish components as needed throughout the event to keep the board looking fresh and inviting.
