Festive arrangement of cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and garnishes ready to impress holiday guests.
# Ingredient list:
→ 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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Place the assortment of cheeses evenly spaced on a large serving board or platter to provide room for additional components.
02 - Position the prosciutto and salami slices around the cheeses, folding them attractively for visual interest.
03 - Cluster red grapes, green grapes, pomegranate seeds, apple slices, and pear slices in groups on the board to enhance color and texture contrast.
04 - Distribute candied pecans or walnuts, dried cranberries, and marinated olives into the remaining spaces on the board.
05 - Place small bowls containing honey and fig jam on the board for easy access.
06 - Arrange the sliced baguette and assorted crackers in stacks or fanned displays around the board.
07 - Finish with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs dispersed throughout the board to provide a festive touch.
08 - Present immediately with small cheese knives and spreaders available for guests.