Pin It An elegant and colorful assortment of artisanal cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruits, and festive treats, perfect for holiday entertaining and sharing.
This grazing board always brings joy and easy conversation starters at our Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g Brie cheese sliced 150 g aged Cheddar cubed 150 g blue cheese crumbled or sliced 100 g goat cheese log or medallions
- Cured Meats: 100 g prosciutto 100 g salami sliced 100 g smoked ham sliced
- Crackers & Breads: 150 g assorted crackers (such as water crackers seeded crackers) 1 small baguette sliced 50 g breadsticks
- Fresh & Dried Fruit: 1 cup red grapes halved 1 cup green grapes halved 1 pomegranate seeds only 2 clementines peeled and segmented 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup dried figs
- Nuts: 1/2 cup toasted walnuts 1/2 cup toasted almonds
- Festive Extras: 1/3 cup cranberry sauce or red fruit chutney 1/3 cup honey (with honey dipper) 1/2 cup marinated olives 1/4 cup cornichons or mini gherkins Seasonal fresh herbs (such as rosemary sprigs for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheeses on a large wooden board or platter spacing them evenly.
- Step 2:
- Fold or roll the cured meats and place them around the cheeses.
- Step 3:
- Add the crackers baguette slices and breadsticks in small piles throughout the board.
- Step 4:
- Fill in gaps with clusters of grapes pomegranate seeds clementine segments dried apricots and figs.
- Step 5:
- Scatter the toasted nuts in small mounds across the board.
- Step 6:
- Add small bowls or ramekins for cranberry sauce honey olives and cornichons.
- Step 7:
- Garnish with fresh rosemary or other herbs for a festive touch.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately ensuring a variety of flavors and textures are accessible from all sides of the board.
Pin It This grazing board tradition brings my family together each Christmas to share stories and laughter while enjoying a festive bite.
Notes
Incorporate festive cookies chocolate truffles or gingerbread for a sweet touch.
Required Tools
Large wooden board or platter Small bowls or ramekins Cheese knives and spreading utensils Small serving tongs or forks
Allergen Information
Contains Milk/Dairy Gluten (from crackers/bread) Tree Nuts May contain Sulphites (from cured meats and dried fruit) Always check product labels for hidden allergens.
Pin It Serve fresh and within hours of assembling for the best taste and appearance.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses work best for a grazing board?
A mix of soft, aged, and blue cheeses adds depth and variety. Brie, aged cheddar, blue cheese, and goat cheese provide a balanced selection of flavors and textures.
- → How can I adapt the board for gluten intolerance?
Simply substitute the assorted crackers and bread with gluten-free options, ensuring everyone can enjoy the spread safely.
- → What fruits complement cured meats on the board?
Fresh grapes, pomegranate seeds, clementines, and dried apricots or figs add sweetness and freshness that balance the savory meats.
- → How should I arrange the items on the board?
Place cheeses spaced evenly, meats folded or rolled beside them, crackers in small piles, and fill gaps with fruits and nuts for visual appeal and easy access.
- → Can this board be made vegetarian?
Yes, omit cured meats and add roasted vegetables or marinated artichokes to maintain variety and satisfy vegetarian preferences.
- → What festive extras can enhance the grazing board?
Including small bowls of cranberry sauce, honey, marinated olives, and cornichons along with fresh herbs adds festive flavor bursts and aroma.