A festive spread featuring cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and sweets arranged beautifully on a board.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz aged Cheddar, cubed
03 - 4.2 oz blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz goat cheese log, sliced into rounds
→ Charcuterie (optional for vegetarian version, omit)
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)
# Method:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter as the foundation for the arrangement.
02 - Place cheese selections evenly spaced around the board to enhance visual appeal.
03 - Fold or roll charcuterie slices and position them in small clusters beside cheeses. Omit this step for vegetarian option.
04 - Fill gaps with fresh and dried fruits, fanning out slices for color and accessibility.
05 - Distribute nuts, olives, and sweet treats in small piles or decorative bowls across the board.
06 - Arrange crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks in rows or stacks around the board edges.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers to add a wintery touch.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.
