Save The Jingle Bell Cheese Board is a festive and colorful celebration of flavors and textures, perfect for brightening any holiday gathering. Featuring a carefully curated selection of cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruits, and delightful accompaniments, this appetizer invites sharing and joy. Its vibrant clusters of grapes, bold slices of aged cheddar, creamy brie, and pops of pomegranate arils come together like a musical harmony, creating a board that's both beautiful and delicious.
Save This cheese board embraces the spirit of the holiday season by combining classic festive elements with fresh ingredients. The inclusion of rosemary and thyme sprigs not only adds a charming aroma but also a visual holiday touch. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or a more formal celebration, this arrangement easily adapts to your style and taste preferences.
Ingredients
- Cheeses
- 150 g Brie cheese, whole wheel or wedge
- 150 g aged Cheddar, sliced
- 100 g blue cheese, crumbled or sliced
- 120 g goat cheese, log or rounds
- Charcuterie (optional for non-vegetarians)
- 100 g prosciutto
- 100 g salami, sliced
- Fruits
- 1 cup red grapes, washed
- 1 cup green grapes, washed
- 1 pomegranate, seeded
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 pear, sliced
- Nuts & Extras
- ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup marinated olives
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup fig jam
- Crackers & Bread
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 150 g assorted crackers
- Garnishes
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- 1. Arrange the cheeses on a large board or platter, spacing them out to allow room for other ingredients.
- 2. Lay out the charcuterie around the cheeses, folding the slices for visual appeal.
- 3. Add the fresh fruits, arranging them in clusters for color and contrast.
- 4. Fill in gaps with nuts, dried cranberries, and marinated olives.
- 5. Place honey and fig jam in small bowls and add them to the board.
- 6. Add bread slices and crackers in stacks or fanned out.
- 7. Garnish with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs for a festive touch.
- 8. Serve immediately, ensuring small cheese knives and spreaders are available.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
To keep the apple and pear slices fresh and prevent browning, toss them lightly with lemon juice before arranging on the board. Using star-shaped cookie cutters on cheese slices adds an extra festive flair to the presentation. The layering and clustering technique keeps the board attractive and balanced.
Varianten und Anpassungen
Swap out cheeses or charcuterie as preferred to accommodate dietary needs or flavor preferences. For a vegetarian board, omit the meats and increase the variety of nuts, fruits, and cheeses. This board can easily be customized with different jams, olives, or crackers depending on what you have available.
Serviervorschläge
Pair the cheese board with sparkling wine, Prosecco, or a festive cocktail to elevate your holiday entertaining. Serve with small cheese knives and spreaders for easy sharing, and place some spoons or forks nearby for olives and preserves. This board works beautifully as an appetizer or alongside other holiday dishes.
Save This Jingle Bell Cheese Board is sure to be the centerpiece of your holiday celebration, offering a joyful mix of flavors, textures, and colors that invite everyone to gather, savor, and share. Its effortless assembly and festive charm make it an entertaining staple season after season.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses are best for this board?
Brie, aged cheddar, blue cheese, and goat cheese are chosen for a balance of creamy, sharp, and tangy flavors.
- → Can the charcuterie be omitted?
Yes, charcuterie is optional and the board can be made entirely vegetarian with just cheeses and accompaniments.
- → How can I keep fruit slices fresh?
Toss apple and pear slices lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning before arranging.
- → What garnishes add a festive touch?
Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs provide aromatic and seasonal decoration for the board.
- → What pairs well as beverages with this board?
Sparkling wine, Prosecco, or festive cocktails complement the flavors and enhance the holiday experience.
- → How to arrange ingredients for best presentation?
Space cheeses evenly, fold charcuterie slices for visual interest, place fruits in colorful clusters, and fill gaps with nuts and olives.