Colorful spread of artisanal cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and festive extras for holiday gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz aged Cheddar, 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 (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 (rosemary sprigs or similar), for garnish
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Place all cheeses evenly spaced on a large wooden board or platter.
02 - Fold or roll the cured meats and arrange them around the cheeses.
03 - Place crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks in small piles throughout the board.
04 - Fill gaps on the board with clusters of grapes, pomegranate seeds, clementine segments, dried apricots, and dried figs.
05 - Distribute toasted walnuts and almonds in small mounds across the board.
06 - Add small bowls or ramekins with cranberry sauce, honey, marinated olives, and cornichons.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs or other seasonal herbs for a festive appearance.
08 - Present immediately, ensuring a variety of flavors and textures are accessible from all sides of the board.
