A vibrant holiday spread featuring cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, nuts, and sweet treats for sharing.
# 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 - 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, for decoration
→ Condiments
25 - ¼ cup fig jam
26 - ¼ cup honey
27 - ¼ cup whole grain mustard
# Directions:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter to use as the base for assembling components.
02 - Distribute the various cheeses evenly across the board, spacing them for an attractive layout.
03 - Fold or roll each slice of charcuterie and arrange them strategically around the cheeses.
04 - Cluster grapes, sliced pears, and apple slices around the board, sprinkling pomegranate seeds for contrast.
05 - Evenly distribute dried apricots, figs, almonds, pecans, and pistachios across open spaces.
06 - Fill remaining gaps with assorted crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks for texture variety.
07 - Nestle dark chocolate pieces, gingerbread cookies, and white chocolate stars into remaining spaces.
08 - Place fig jam, honey, and mustard in small bowls and position them on or near the board for easy access.
09 - Decorate with gold sugar pearls and optional rosemary sprigs, then serve immediately, replenishing as needed.
