A festive board featuring cheeses, seasonal fruits, nuts, sweets, and charcuterie for easy entertaining.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz aged Cheddar cheese, cubed
03 - 4.2 oz blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz goat cheese log, sliced into rounds
→ Charcuterie (optional for vegetarian version)
05 - 4.2 oz prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast, sliced
→ Seasonal Fruits
08 - 1 cup red grapes, washed and halved
09 - 1 cup green grapes, washed
10 - 1 large pomegranate, seeded
11 - 2 pears, sliced
12 - 1 apple, sliced
13 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
14 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
→ Nuts & Savory Snacks
15 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
16 - 1/2 cup candied pecans
17 - 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
18 - 1/2 cup marinated olives
→ Sweet Treats
19 - 3.5 oz white chocolate bark, broken into pieces
20 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate squares
21 - 1/2 cup mini meringues
→ Crackers & Bread
22 - 7 oz assorted crackers
23 - 1 small baguette, sliced
24 - 1/2 cup breadsticks
→ Garnishes
25 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
26 - Edible flowers (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter to serve as the foundation for the arrangement.
02 - Distribute the cheese varieties evenly across the board, spacing them to enhance visual appeal.
03 - Fold or roll the cured meats and position in clusters adjacent to cheeses; omit this step for vegetarian servings.
04 - Place fresh and dried fruits in the remaining spaces, fanning sliced items to maximize color and accessibility.
05 - Add nuts, marinated olives, and sweet treats in small piles or decorative bowls throughout the board.
06 - Arrange crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks along the board edges in neat rows or stacked formations.
07 - Enhance the display with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers for a festive touch.
08 - Present immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 1 hour prior to serving to maintain freshness.
