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 a must-have centerpiece at our holiday parties, impressing guests every year with its vibrant colors and delicious assortment.
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 grazing board always brings my family together around the table to enjoy the festive spirit and delicious bites.
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. Arrange items in festive shapes e.g star or tree for added holiday cheer.
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 An elegantly arranged grazing board elevates any holiday occasion and delights guests with every bite.
Kitchen Tips & Answers
- → What cheeses are best for a festive grazing board?
A combination of soft and hard cheeses like Brie, cheddar, blue cheese, and goat cheese offers diverse flavors and textures that appeal to many palates.
- → How can I make this board suitable for vegetarians?
Simply omit the charcuterie and add marinated vegetables or additional cheese varieties for a fulfilling vegetarian-friendly spread.
- → How should I arrange the items on the board?
Start with cheeses spaced evenly, then layer rolled or folded charcuterie around them. Fill gaps with clusters of fruits, nuts, crackers, and sweet treats for visual balance and appeal.
- → What condiments pair well with this board?
Fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard add sweetness and tang, enhancing the variety of flavors across cheeses and meats.
- → Can this board be prepared ahead of time?
While most components can be prepped and assembled shortly before serving, fresh fruits and sweets should be added last to maintain freshness and texture.