Cranberry Sleigh Bagel Board (Printable)

A vibrant cranberry bagel board with spreads, smoked salmon, fresh fruit, and festive garnishes for holiday sharing.

# Components:

→ Bagels & Breads

01 - 6 mini cranberry bagels, sliced
02 - 6 mini plain or sesame bagels, sliced

→ Creamy Spreads

03 - 7 oz whipped cream cheese
04 - 3.5 oz cranberry cream cheese (blend 2 tbsp cranberry sauce with cream cheese)
05 - 2 tbsp honey

→ Proteins

06 - 5 oz smoked salmon slices
07 - 6 hard-boiled eggs, halved

→ Fresh Produce

08 - 1 cup fresh cranberries for garnish
09 - 1 cup red grapes
10 - 1 cup sliced cucumber
11 - 1 small bunch radishes, thinly sliced
12 - 1 cup pomegranate arils
13 - 1/2 cup fresh dill sprigs
14 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

→ Extras & Toppings

15 - 1/4 cup capers
16 - 1/4 cup sliced red onions
17 - 1/4 cup chopped chives
18 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts

# Method:

01 - Place the sliced cranberry and plain bagels in a circular or oval pattern on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Transfer whipped cream cheese, cranberry cream cheese, and honey into small serving bowls with spreading knives.
03 - Neatly fan out smoked salmon slices, halved hard-boiled eggs, and cucumber slices around the bagels.
04 - Cluster red grapes, radish slices, pomegranate arils, and fresh cranberries over the board to enhance color and variety.
05 - Place lemon wedges, capers, red onions, dill sprigs, and toasted nuts in empty spaces on the board.
06 - Sprinkle chopped chives over the cream cheese bowls to add freshness.
07 - Offer immediately, allowing guests to assemble their own bagels with desired toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Variety of flavors and textures
  • Easy to assemble and share
02 -
  • For a vegetarian board omit smoked salmon and add hummus or roasted vegetables
  • Swap cranberry bagels for regular if unavailable
03 -
  • Chill all spreads and garnishes before serving for best freshness
  • Use a sharp serrated knife to slice bagels without squishing them
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