Pin It 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
Pin It This board always brings our family together creating joyful holiday moments filled with laughter and sharing
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
Pin It 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.