A festive tray with cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and sweet treats for holiday entertaining.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 (omit for vegetarian option)
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 - 0.5 cup dried cranberries
14 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
→ Nuts & Savory Snacks
15 - 0.5 cup roasted almonds
16 - 0.5 cup candied pecans
17 - 0.5 cup shelled pistachios
18 - 0.5 cup marinated olives
→ Sweet Treats
19 - 3.5 oz white chocolate bark, broken into pieces
20 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate squares
21 - 0.5 cup mini meringues
→ Crackers & Bread
22 - 7 oz assorted crackers
23 - 1 small baguette, sliced
24 - 0.5 cup breadsticks
→ Garnishes
25 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
26 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Recipe Steps:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter as the serving surface.
02 - Place cheese varieties evenly spaced around the board for visual appeal.
03 - Fold or roll charcuterie slices and arrange in clusters next to the cheeses. Omit this step for the vegetarian option.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with fresh and dried fruits, fanning out slices to enhance color and accessibility.
05 - Place nuts, olives, and sweet treats in small piles or decorative bowls throughout the board.
06 - Arrange crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks in rows or stacks along the edges.
07 - Decorate the board with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers for a winter-themed touch.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour until ready to serve.
