Save A dazzling, festive grazing board featuring a medley of cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and sweet treats, perfect for a holiday gathering.
This grazing board is my go-to holiday appetizer It brings color flavor and a sense of celebration to any gathering
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 200 g Brie sliced into wedges 200 g Cheddar cubed 150 g Blue cheese crumbled 150 g Goat cheese log sliced
- Charcuterie: 150 g Prosciutto thinly sliced 150 g Salami sliced 100 g Smoked turkey breast rolled
- Fresh Fruits: 1 cup red grapes halved 1 cup green grapes 2 pears sliced 1 apple sliced 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- Dried Fruits & Nuts: 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup dried figs halved 1/2 cup roasted almonds 1/2 cup candied pecans 1/4 cup pistachios (shelled)
- Crackers & Breads: 150 g assorted crackers 1 French baguette sliced 100 g breadsticks
- Sweets & Festive Treats: 100 g dark chocolate pieces 100 g gingerbread cookies 1/4 cup white chocolate stars Gold sugar pearls to decorate
- Condiments: 1/4 cup fig jam 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Select a large wooden board or platter as your base.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the cheeses evenly across the board spacing them out for visual appeal.
- Step 3:
- Fold or roll charcuterie slices and place them around the cheeses.
- Step 4:
- Fill in with clusters of grapes pear and apple slices Sprinkle pomegranate seeds for color.
- Step 5:
- Add dried fruits and scatter the nuts throughout the board.
- Step 6:
- Fill empty spaces with crackers baguette slices and breadsticks.
- Step 7:
- Tuck chocolate pieces gingerbread cookies and white chocolate stars into remaining gaps.
- Step 8:
- Place fig jam honey and mustard in small bowls and set them on or near the board.
- Step 9:
- Garnish with gold sugar pearls and optional festive rosemary sprigs.
- Step 10:
- Serve immediately replenishing items as needed.
Save Our family gathers around this board every holiday season sharing laughs stories and favorite snacks
Notes
Swap in any of your favorite cheeses fruits or sweets Pair with sparkling wine Prosecco or a light red
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter Small bowls for condiments Cheese knives and spreaders Small tongs
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese chocolate) Tree nuts (almonds pecans pistachios) Wheat (crackers bread) Eggs (some cookies) Soy (chocolate some crackers) Mustard Always verify packaging for potential allergens and cross-contamination
Save This dazzling board will light up your holiday parties with flavor and festivity
Recipe FAQs
- → How should I arrange the cheeses on the board?
Space cheeses evenly across the board to create visual appeal, using wedges, cubes, and crumbles to add variety.
- → What are some good vegetarian alternatives for the charcuterie?
Omit meats and add marinated vegetables or extra cheeses to maintain flavor and variety.
- → How can I keep crackers and breads from becoming soggy?
Place crackers and breads on one side or in separate sections to avoid contact with moist ingredients like fruits or jams.
- → What pairings complement this grazing board?
Sparkling wine, Prosecco, or light red wines pair well and enhance the diverse flavors of the board.
- → Can I prepare this board in advance?
Assemble most items just before serving for freshness, but pre-slice cheeses and fruits to save time.