A stunning winter forest board featuring meats, cheeses, nuts, and seasonal accompaniments for festive occasions.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz soppressata
03 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast
04 - 3.5 oz wild boar salami or substitute with robust salami
→ Cheeses
05 - 4.2 oz aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked gouda, sliced
08 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Accompaniments
09 - 1 cup mixed olives (green and black)
10 - 1 cup cornichons or small gherkins
11 - ½ cup whole grain mustard
12 - ½ cup cranberry chutney or fig jam
13 - 1 cup roasted nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
14 - ½ cup dried apricots
15 - ½ cup fresh red grapes
16 - 1 small honeycomb or 3 tablespoons honey
→ Garnishes & Decorative Elements
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
18 - Pomegranate seeds
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
20 - Crackers and/or sliced rustic bread (optional)
# Method:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter to serve as the foundation.
02 - Place cheeses in clusters across the board, spacing to accommodate other ingredients.
03 - Fan out meats in folds and rolls to mimic tree trunks and logs, layering for depth.
04 - Fill small bowls with mustard, chutney, and olives; position them evenly on the board.
05 - Distribute nuts, dried apricots, and grapes evenly throughout the arrangement.
06 - Insert fresh rosemary sprigs among ingredients to simulate pine branches.
07 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and edible flowers over the board for color and elegance.
08 - Drizzle honey over the blue cheese or serve honeycomb nearby.
09 - Place crackers or sliced rustic bread along the board’s edge or serve separately.
10 - Refrigerate until ready; bring to room temperature 20 minutes prior to serving for optimal flavor.
