Festive board featuring cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and sweets, ideal for holiday parties and easy entertaining.
# 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
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter as the foundation for assembling ingredients.
02 - Place sliced and cubed cheeses evenly across the board, spacing for balanced presentation.
03 - Fold or roll prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey slices and arrange them around the cheeses.
04 - Cluster grape halves, pear slices, apple slices, and sprinkle pomegranate seeds artistically between meats and cheeses.
05 - Evenly distribute dried apricots, dried figs, roasted almonds, candied pecans, and pistachios to fill gaps.
06 - Nestle assorted crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks to cover remaining spaces and add texture.
07 - Tuck dark chocolate pieces, gingerbread cookies, and white chocolate stars into crevices for visual and flavor variety.
08 - Place fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard in small bowls, setting them adjacent to or on the board.
09 - Sprinkle with gold sugar pearls and optionally include festive rosemary sprigs for decoration.
10 - Present immediately, replenishing ingredients as necessary to maintain an abundant display throughout the gathering.
