Colorful cheese, charcuterie, fruits, and nuts arranged for festive holiday gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, whole wheel or wedge
02 - 5.3 oz aged Cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled or sliced
04 - 4.2 oz goat cheese, log or rounds
→ Charcuterie (optional)
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
→ Fruits
07 - 1 cup red grapes, washed
08 - 1 cup green grapes, washed
09 - 1 pomegranate, seeded
10 - 1 apple, sliced
11 - 1 pear, sliced
→ Nuts & Extras
12 - ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
13 - ½ cup dried cranberries
14 - ½ cup marinated olives
15 - ¼ cup honey
16 - ¼ cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
17 - 1 baguette, sliced
18 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
19 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
20 - Fresh thyme sprigs
# Directions:
01 - Place the assortment of cheeses on a spacious serving board or platter, spacing them evenly to allow room for other components.
02 - Position the sliced prosciutto and salami around the cheeses, folding slices for an attractive presentation.
03 - Cluster the washed grapes, seeded pomegranate, and sliced apple and pear among the cheeses and meats for vibrant color contrast.
04 - Scatter candied nuts, dried cranberries, and marinated olives into the remaining spaces to add texture and flavor variety.
05 - Spoon honey and fig jam into small bowls and place them on the board for easy serving.
06 - Stack or fan baguette slices and assorted crackers in accessible areas of the board.
07 - Decorate the board with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to impart a festive aroma and appearance.
08 - Present immediately with small cheese knives and spreaders available for guest use.
