Save An elegant and colorful assortment of artisanal cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruits, and festive treats, perfect for holiday entertaining and sharing.
This grazing board is a festive favorite that brings everyone together during the holidays.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g Brie cheese, sliced, 150 g aged Cheddar, cubed, 150 g blue cheese, crumbled or sliced, 100 g goat cheese, log or medallions
- Cured Meats: 100 g prosciutto, 100 g salami, sliced, 100 g smoked ham, sliced
- Crackers & Breads: 150 g assorted crackers (such as water crackers, seeded crackers), 1 small baguette, sliced, 50 g breadsticks
- Fresh & Dried Fruit: 1 cup red grapes, halved, 1 cup green grapes, halved, 1 pomegranate, seeds only, 2 clementines, peeled and segmented, 1/2 cup dried apricots, 1/2 cup dried figs
- Nuts: 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, 1/2 cup toasted almonds
- Festive Extras: 1/3 cup cranberry sauce or red fruit chutney, 1/3 cup honey (with honey dipper), 1/2 cup marinated olives, 1/4 cup cornichons or mini gherkins, Seasonal fresh herbs (such as rosemary sprigs, for garnish)
Instructions
- Arrange Cheeses:
- Arrange the cheeses on a large wooden board or platter, spacing them evenly.
- Prepare Meats:
- Fold or roll the cured meats and place them around the cheeses.
- Add Crackers & Breads:
- Add the crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks in small piles throughout the board.
- Fill Fruit Gaps:
- Fill in gaps with clusters of grapes, pomegranate seeds, clementine segments, dried apricots, and figs.
- Scatter Nuts:
- Scatter the toasted nuts in small mounds across the board.
- Add Bowls:
- Add small bowls or ramekins for cranberry sauce, honey, olives, and cornichons.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh rosemary or other herbs for a festive touch.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, ensuring a variety of flavors and textures are accessible from all sides of the board.
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Notes
Incorporate festive cookies, chocolate truffles, or gingerbread for a sweet touch. Pair with sparkling wine, mulled wine, or non-alcoholic punch.
Required Tools
Large wooden board or platter, small bowls or ramekins, cheese knives and spreading utensils, small serving tongs or forks.
Allergen Information
Contains Milk/Dairy, Gluten (from crackers/bread), Tree Nuts. May contain Sulphites (from cured meats and dried fruit). Always check product labels for hidden allergens.
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Recipe Guide
- → What cheeses work best on a grazing board?
A mix of creamy, aged, and crumbly cheeses like brie, cheddar, blue cheese, and goat cheese offers diverse flavors and textures.
- → How should meats be prepared for serving?
Fold or roll cured meats such as prosciutto, salami, and smoked ham for easy picking and elegant presentation.
- → What fruits complement the board well?
Seasonal fresh and dried fruits like grapes, pomegranate seeds, clementine segments, apricots, and figs add sweetness and color.
- → Can this board accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, omit cured meats for a vegetarian option and use gluten-free crackers to suit gluten intolerance.
- → How to enhance the board’s flavor profile?
Include small bowls of cranberry sauce, honey, marinated olives, and cornichons, along with fresh herbs like rosemary for festive aroma.
- → What tools aid in assembling the board?
Use a large wooden board, small bowls or ramekins, cheese knives, spreading utensils, and small serving tongs or forks for convenience.