A vibrant holiday board with twelve festive treats including cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and sweet accents.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, formed into a log
→ Meats
04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
→ Crackers & Bread
06 - 1 cup assorted crackers
07 - 1 French baguette, sliced
→ Fresh Fruit
08 - 1 pear, sliced
09 - 1 apple, sliced
10 - 1 cup red grapes
11 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
12 - ½ cup dried figs
→ Nuts & Sweets
13 - ½ cup pistachios
14 - ½ cup candied pecans
15 - ¼ cup chocolate coins
16 - ¼ cup marzipan birds or bird-shaped cookies
17 - ¼ cup chocolate-covered cherries
→ Condiments
18 - ¼ cup honey
19 - ¼ cup fig jam
→ Decorative Elements
20 - Edible gold leaf accents (optional)
21 - Rosemary sprigs (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Place the sliced and cubed cheeses alongside the folded prosciutto and sliced salami evenly on the board, ensuring spacing for easy access.
02 - Arrange the assorted crackers and baguette slices around the cheeses to provide a variety of textures and flavors.
03 - Artfully arrange the sliced pear, apple, red grapes, pomegranate seeds, and dried figs to highlight seasonal vibrancy, positioning the pear and figs as focal points.
04 - Fill small bowls with pistachios, candied pecans, chocolate coins, marzipan birds, and chocolate-covered cherries, then scatter these bowls strategically across the board.
05 - Place honey and fig jam in separate ramekins or small bowls, tucking them among the other items for easy dipping.
06 - Decorate the board with edible gold leaf accents and fresh rosemary sprigs to enhance the holiday theme.
07 - Add any additional themed snacks representing each of the twelve days to complete the festive presentation.
08 - Serve the assembled board immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
