A vibrant holiday board blending cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and sweet festive treats 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 - 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, to decorate
→ Condiments
25 - ¼ cup fig jam
26 - ¼ cup honey
27 - ¼ cup whole grain mustard
# Directions:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter as the foundation for arranging ingredients.
02 - Distribute cheese wedges and cubes evenly across the board, allowing spacing for visual balance.
03 - Fold or roll the slices of prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey, then position them adjacent to the cheeses.
04 - Arrange clusters of halved grapes, pear, and apple slices throughout the board, sprinkling pomegranate seeds for vibrant color accents.
05 - Scatter dried apricots, figs, and nuts evenly to add texture and variety.
06 - Occupy remaining open spaces with assorted crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks.
07 - Nestle dark chocolate pieces, gingerbread cookies, and white chocolate stars into gaps to enhance festive appeal.
08 - Place fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard in small serving bowls arranged on or near the board.
09 - Decorate with gold sugar pearls and optionally fresh rosemary sprigs; serve immediately, replenishing as needed.
