A vibrant selection of cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and spreads arranged for festive gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 for non-vegetarians)
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
# Method:
01 - Place the Brie, Cheddar, blue, and goat cheeses spaced evenly on a large serving board or platter to allow room for other components.
02 - Arrange prosciutto and salami slices around the cheeses, folding slices to enhance visual appeal.
03 - Position red grapes, green grapes, pomegranate seeds, apple, and pear slices in clusters to add vibrant color and contrast.
04 - Scatter candied pecans or walnuts, dried cranberries, and marinated olives into empty spaces for texture and flavor balance.
05 - Put honey and fig jam into small bowls and place them on the board for easy access.
06 - Arrange sliced baguette and assorted crackers in stacks or fanned displays around the board.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to impart a festive scent and appearance.
08 - Present immediately with cheese knives and spreaders available for guests to serve themselves.
