Festive board combining cured meats, cheeses, seasonal fruits, nuts, and sweet treats for joyful holiday sharing.
# Components:
→ Cured Meats
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz sliced salami
03 - 3.5 oz soppressata
→ Cheeses
04 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, cubed
05 - 5.3 oz brie, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz gouda, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Seasonal Fruits
08 - 1 cup red grapes
09 - 1 cup green grapes
10 - 1 pomegranate, seeded
11 - 2 pears, sliced
12 - 1 apple, sliced
→ Nuts & Crunch
13 - 0.5 cup roasted almonds
14 - 0.5 cup candied walnuts
15 - 0.5 cup pistachios
16 - 1 cup assorted crackers (gluten-free if required)
→ Sweet Treats
17 - 0.5 cup dark chocolate pieces
18 - 0.5 cup dried cranberries
19 - 0.5 cup honey or fig jam
→ Garnish
20 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
21 - Sugared cranberries (optional)
# Method:
01 - Spread the cheeses evenly over a large wooden board or platter, spacing them for easy serving.
02 - Fold or roll the cured meats and distribute them around the cheeses.
03 - Place fruit in small clusters around the board, including grapes, pomegranate seeds, apple, and pear slices, to add color and freshness.
04 - Fill in remaining spaces with nuts, crackers, and sweet treats, ensuring a balanced spread.
05 - Place small bowls or ramekins filled with honey or fig jam on the board.
06 - Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and optionally sugared cranberries for a festive presentation.
07 - Present immediately, offering a variety of textures and flavors in each portion.
