Shining Bright Christmas Board

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This beautifully arranged festive board blends creamy Brie, tangy cheddar, and rich blue cheese with delicate prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey. Fresh grapes, pears, and apples add vibrant sweetness, complemented by dried apricots, figs, and crunchy nuts. Complemented with assorted crackers, breadsticks, and sweet touches like dark chocolate, gingerbread cookies, and white chocolate stars, it's finished with honey, fig jam, and whole grain mustard for dipping. Garnish with gold sugar pearls and seasonal rosemary for an elegant holiday centerpiece.

Updated on Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:34:00 GMT
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A dazzling festive grazing board featuring a medley of cheeses charcuterie fruits nuts and sweet treats perfect for a holiday gathering

This grazing board has become our holiday tradition bringing everyone together with its colorful variety and festive appeal

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
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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

Nutritional Information

Calories 410 Total Fat 23 g Carbohydrates 38 g Protein 14 g per serving estimated for 10 servings

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This grazing board is the perfect centerpiece to brighten any holiday celebration

Recipe FAQs

How can I make vegetarian variations?

Omit charcuterie and add extra cheeses or marinated vegetables like olives, roasted peppers, or artichoke hearts to maintain variety and texture.

What are good beverage pairings?

Pair this board with sparkling wine, Prosecco, or a light red wine to complement the range of flavors and textures.

Can I prepare the board in advance?

Assemble the board shortly before serving to keep fruits fresh and crackers crisp, but you can prep individual components a few hours ahead.

How do I arrange items for visual appeal?

Space cheeses evenly, fold meats artfully, and cluster fruit colors. Scatter nuts and sweets for contrast and fill gaps with crackers and breadsticks.

Are there allergen considerations?

This board contains dairy, nuts, wheat, eggs, soy, and mustard. Always check individual ingredient labels for allergen info.

Shining Bright Christmas Board

Festive board featuring cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, sweets perfect for holiday spread and easy entertaining.

Prep Time
35 min
0
Overall Time
35 min
Created by Evan Brooks


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine International

Makes 10 Portions

Diet Preferences None specified

What You'll Need

Cheeses

01 7 oz Brie, sliced into wedges
02 7 oz Cheddar, cubed
03 5.3 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
04 5.3 oz Goat cheese log, sliced

Charcuterie

01 5.3 oz Prosciutto, thinly sliced
02 5.3 oz Salami, sliced
03 3.5 oz Smoked turkey breast, rolled

Fresh Fruits

01 1 cup red grapes, halved
02 1 cup green grapes
03 2 pears, sliced
04 1 apple, sliced
05 ½ cup pomegranate seeds

Dried Fruits & Nuts

01 ½ cup dried apricots
02 ½ cup dried figs, halved
03 ½ cup roasted almonds
04 ½ cup candied pecans
05 ¼ cup pistachios, shelled

Crackers & Breads

01 5.3 oz assorted crackers
02 1 French baguette, sliced
03 3.5 oz breadsticks

Sweets & Festive Treats

01 3.5 oz dark chocolate pieces
02 3.5 oz gingerbread cookies
03 ¼ cup white chocolate stars
04 Gold sugar pearls, to decorate

Condiments

01 ¼ cup fig jam
02 ¼ cup honey
03 ¼ cup whole grain mustard

How To Make It

Step 01

Prepare the Base: Select a large wooden board or platter to serve as the foundation.

Step 02

Arrange Cheeses: Evenly space the different cheeses across the board for a balanced visual presentation.

Step 03

Add Charcuterie: Fold or roll the charcuterie slices and position them strategically around the cheeses.

Step 04

Incorporate Fresh Fruits: Place clusters of grapes along with the sliced pears and apples; sprinkle pomegranate seeds to enhance color.

Step 05

Distribute Dried Fruits and Nuts: Scatter dried apricots, figs, almonds, pecans, and pistachios evenly throughout the board.

Step 06

Fill with Crackers and Breads: Fill remaining spaces with assorted crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks to add texture.

Step 07

Add Sweets: Nestle dark chocolate pieces, gingerbread cookies, and white chocolate stars in open gaps.

Step 08

Place Condiments: Serve fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard in small bowls positioned on or near the board.

Step 09

Final Garnish: Garnish with gold sugar pearls and optionally add festive rosemary sprigs for aroma and decoration.

Step 10

Serve and Replenish: Present immediately and replenish items as guests consume.

Equipment Needed

  • Large serving board or platter
  • Small bowls for condiments
  • Cheese knives and spreaders
  • Small tongs

Allergy Info

Review all items for potential allergens. If needed, ask a medical expert.
  • Contains milk, tree nuts, wheat, eggs, soy, and mustard; verify individual ingredient packaging for allergens.

Nutrition Details (per serving)

Details given for reference only—contact your doctor for personal advice.
  • Caloric Value: 410
  • Fats: 23 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Proteins: 14 g