Save A dazzling, festive grazing board featuring a medley of cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and sweet treats, perfect for a holiday gathering.
This board has become our go-to for holiday parties, impressing guests with its colorful and delicious arrangement.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 200 g Brie sliced into wedges, 200 g Cheddar cubed, 150 g Blue cheese crumbled, 150 g Goat cheese log sliced
- Charcuterie: 150 g Prosciutto thinly sliced, 150 g Salami sliced, 100 g Smoked turkey breast rolled
- Fresh Fruits: 1 cup red grapes halved, 1 cup green grapes, 2 pears sliced, 1 apple sliced, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- Dried Fruits & Nuts: 1/2 cup dried apricots, 1/2 cup dried figs halved, 1/2 cup roasted almonds, 1/2 cup candied pecans, 1/4 cup pistachios (shelled)
- Crackers & Breads: 150 g assorted crackers, 1 French baguette sliced, 100 g breadsticks
- Sweets & Festive Treats: 100 g dark chocolate pieces, 100 g gingerbread cookies, 1/4 cup white chocolate stars, Gold sugar pearls to decorate
- Condiments: 1/4 cup fig jam, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Select a large wooden board or platter as your base.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the cheeses evenly across the board spacing them out for visual appeal.
- Step 3:
- Fold or roll charcuterie slices and place them around the cheeses.
- Step 4:
- Fill in with clusters of grapes pear and apple slices. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds for color.
- Step 5:
- Add dried fruits and scatter the nuts throughout the board.
- Step 6:
- Fill empty spaces with crackers baguette slices and breadsticks.
- Step 7:
- Tuck chocolate pieces gingerbread cookies and white chocolate stars into remaining gaps.
- Step 8:
- Place fig jam honey and mustard in small bowls and set them on or near the board.
- Step 9:
- Garnish with gold sugar pearls and optional festive rosemary sprigs.
- Step 10:
- Serve immediately replenishing items as needed.
Save This board always brings my family together around the table to share laughs and holiday stories.
Notes
For a vegetarian board omit meats and add marinated vegetables or extra cheese. Swap in any of your favorite cheeses fruits or sweets. Pair with sparkling wine Prosecco or a light red.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter. Small bowls for condiments. Cheese knives and spreaders. Small tongs.
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese chocolate) Tree nuts (almonds pecans pistachios) Wheat (crackers bread) Eggs (some cookies) Soy (chocolate some crackers) Mustard. Always verify packaging for potential allergens and cross-contamination.
Save This grazing board makes every holiday occasion extra special and stress-free to prepare.
Common Questions
- → How do I assemble the grazing board for best presentation?
Start by arranging cheeses evenly with spaces in between, then layer charcuterie slices artistically. Fill gaps with fresh and dried fruits, scatter nuts, and place crackers and breads around. Top off with sweet treats and small bowls of condiments for visual appeal.
- → Can I customize the cheeses and meats on the board?
Absolutely. Feel free to swap in your preferred cheeses and charcuterie to suit taste or dietary needs while maintaining a variety of textures and flavors.
- → What vegetarian options are suggested?
Simply omit the meats and add more varieties of cheese or marinated vegetables such as olives, roasted peppers, or artichokes to keep the board vibrant and satisfying.
- → How long does the assembled board stay fresh?
For optimal flavor, serve within a few hours. Keep leftovers refrigerated and covered to maintain freshness up to one day.
- → What beverages pair well with this board?
Light sparkling wines like Prosecco, crisp white wines, or a light red complement the varied flavors without overpowering the palate.