A colorful spread featuring cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, nuts, and garnishes perfect for holiday occasions.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, whole wheel or wedge
02 - 5.3 oz aged Cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled or sliced
04 - 4.2 oz goat cheese, log or rounds
→ Charcuterie
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
→ Fruits
07 - 1 cup red grapes, washed
08 - 1 cup green grapes, washed
09 - 1 pomegranate, seeded
10 - 1 apple, sliced
11 - 1 pear, sliced
→ Nuts & Extras
12 - ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
13 - ½ cup dried cranberries
14 - ½ cup marinated olives
15 - ¼ cup honey
16 - ¼ cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
17 - 1 baguette, sliced
18 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
19 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
20 - Fresh thyme sprigs
# Method:
01 - Place cheeses evenly on a large serving board or platter, allowing space for other components.
02 - Arrange the prosciutto and salami slices around the cheeses, folding them for visual interest.
03 - Cluster red grapes, green grapes, pomegranate seeds, apple slices, and pear slices around the board for contrast.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with candied pecans or walnuts, dried cranberries, and marinated olives.
05 - Serve honey and fig jam in small bowls, placing them on the board within easy reach.
06 - Arrange sliced baguette and assorted crackers in stacks or fanned patterns on the board.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs; provide small cheese knives and spreaders for serving.
