A vibrant holiday board with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, crackers, and sweet festive accents.
# 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 - 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 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 garnish
→ Condiments
25 - 1/4 cup fig jam
26 - 1/4 cup honey
27 - 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
# Method Steps:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter to use as the foundation for assembling items.
02 - Distribute cheeses evenly across the board, spacing each variety for visual balance.
03 - Fold or roll thin slices of prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey breast, placing them around the cheeses.
04 - Cluster red and green grapes, then layer sliced pears and apples, sprinkling pomegranate seeds for accent.
05 - Evenly distribute dried apricots, figs, roasted almonds, candied pecans, and pistachios over the board.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with assorted crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks for texture and variety.
07 - Nestle dark chocolate pieces, gingerbread cookies, and white chocolate stars into gaps to enhance festive appeal.
08 - Transfer fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard into small bowls and position them on or alongside the board.
09 - Decorate with gold sugar pearls and optionally add rosemary sprigs to evoke holiday cheer.
10 - Present immediately, replenishing components as needed throughout the gathering.
