A festive board featuring cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and sweets for holiday celebrations.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 7 oz Brie, sliced into wedges
02 - 7 oz Cheddar, cubed
03 - 5.3 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 5.3 oz Goat cheese log, sliced
→ Charcuterie
05 - 5.3 oz Prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 5.3 oz Salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz Smoked turkey breast, rolled
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
09 - 1 cup green grapes, whole
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 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 - 1/4 cup white chocolate stars
24 - Gold sugar pearls, for decoration
→ 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 use as the foundation for arranging all items.
02 - Distribute the Brie, Cheddar, Blue cheese, and Goat cheese log slices evenly across the board, spacing them aesthetically.
03 - Fold or roll the prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey slices and position them around the cheeses to create variety.
04 - Fill the gaps with clusters of red and green grapes, pear and apple slices, then sprinkle pomegranate seeds for color contrast.
05 - Scatter dried apricots, figs, roasted almonds, candied pecans, and pistachios to add texture and sweetness throughout.
06 - Place assorted crackers, sliced baguette, and breadsticks to occupy remaining empty spaces and provide crunch.
07 - Nestle dark chocolate pieces, gingerbread cookies, and white chocolate stars into the remaining gaps for sweetness.
08 - Spoon fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard into small bowls and arrange them alongside or atop the board.
09 - Decorate with gold sugar pearls and optionally include festive rosemary sprigs to enhance the presentation.
10 - Serve immediately and replenish items as needed to keep the board looking vibrant and full throughout the gathering.
