Shining Bright Christmas Board (Printable view)

Festive grazing board featuring cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and sweets for holiday entertaining.

# What You Need:

→ 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 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 - 1/4 cup white chocolate stars
24 - Gold sugar pearls, for decoration

→ Condiments

25 - 1/4 cup fig jam
26 - 1/4 cup honey
27 - 1/4 cup whole grain mustard

# How To Make:

01 - Select a large wooden board or platter as the base for arranging ingredients.
02 - Distribute cheese varieties evenly across the board, spacing them for visual balance.
03 - Fold or roll slices of prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey; position them around the cheeses.
04 - Cluster halved grapes, sliced pears, and apple slices around meats and cheeses, finishing with pomegranate seeds for color and texture.
05 - Scatter dried apricots, dried figs, roasted almonds, candied pecans, and pistachios across the board to fill gaps.
06 - Place assorted crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks to occupy remaining empty spaces.
07 - Nestle dark chocolate pieces, gingerbread cookies, and white chocolate stars within free spaces for festive appeal.
08 - Spoon fig jam, honey, and mustard into small bowls and set them adjacent to or on the board.
09 - Decorate with gold sugar pearls and optionally rosemary sprigs, then serve immediately, replenishing items as necessary.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vegetarian options possible
  • Easy to customize for your favorite cheeses fruits or sweets
02 -
  • For a vegetarian board omit meats and add marinated vegetables or extra cheese
  • Arrange items in festive shapes e.g star or tree for added holiday cheer
03 -
  • Use fresh seasonal fruits for best flavor and presentation
  • Prepare condiments ahead to save serving time
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