An elegant board featuring cheeses, cured meats, fruits, nuts, and festive accompaniments for holiday gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz aged Cheddar cheese, cubed
03 - 5.3 oz blue cheese, crumbled or sliced
04 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, log or medallions
→ Cured Meats
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked ham, sliced
→ Crackers & Breads
08 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers (e.g., water crackers, seeded crackers)
09 - 1 small baguette, sliced
10 - 1.8 oz breadsticks
→ Fresh & Dried Fruit
11 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
12 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
13 - 1 pomegranate, seeds only
14 - 2 clementines, peeled and segmented
15 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
16 - 0.5 cup dried figs
→ Nuts
17 - 0.5 cup toasted walnuts
18 - 0.5 cup toasted almonds
→ Festive Extras
19 - 0.33 cup cranberry sauce or red fruit chutney
20 - 0.33 cup honey
21 - 0.5 cup marinated olives
22 - 0.25 cup cornichons or mini gherkins
23 - Seasonal fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary sprigs) for garnish
# How-To:
01 - Evenly space the Brie, Cheddar, blue cheese, and goat cheese on a large wooden board or platter.
02 - Fold or roll the prosciutto, salami, and smoked ham, placing them around the cheeses to create visual interest.
03 - Distribute assorted crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks in small piles throughout the board.
04 - Fill in empty spaces with red and green grapes, pomegranate seeds, clementine segments, dried apricots, and figs for color and variety.
05 - Sprinkle toasted walnuts and almonds in small mounds to add texture and richness.
06 - Place small bowls or ramekins holding cranberry sauce, honey, olives, and cornichons on the board for dipping and flavor balance.
07 - Garnish the board with fresh rosemary or other seasonal herbs, then serve immediately ensuring accessibility from all sides.
