Festive board featuring cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and treats for holiday entertaining.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 7 oz Brie, sliced into wedges
02 - 7 oz Cheddar, cubed
03 - 5.3 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 5.3 oz Goat cheese log, sliced
→ Charcuterie
05 - 5.3 oz Prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 5.3 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 pistachios, shelled
→ 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 - 1/4 cup white chocolate stars
24 - Gold sugar pearls, to decorate
→ Condiments
25 - 1/4 cup fig jam
26 - 1/4 cup honey
27 - 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
# Preparation steps:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter as the foundation for arranging all components.
02 - Distribute Brie, Cheddar, Blue cheese, and Goat cheese evenly, spacing them for visual balance across the board.
03 - Fold or roll slices of prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey breast, placing them strategically around the cheeses.
04 - Fill gaps with clusters of red and green grapes, pear and apple slices, and scatter pomegranate seeds to add vibrant color.
05 - Evenly distribute dried apricots, dried figs, roasted almonds, candied pecans, and shelled pistachios throughout the arrangement.
06 - Use assorted crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks to occupy empty spaces, enhancing texture variety.
07 - Nestle dark chocolate pieces, gingerbread cookies, and white chocolate stars into remaining openings for festive appeal.
08 - Spoon fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard into small bowls and position them on or near the board for easy access.
09 - Decorate with gold sugar pearls and optionally add festive rosemary sprigs. Serve immediately, replenishing as needed.
