Winter-themed board featuring cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and garnishes for festive holiday entertaining.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 ounces aged cheddar, sliced
02 - 5.3 ounces brie, cut into wedges
03 - 4.2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 4.2 ounces gouda, cubed
→ Cured Meats
05 - 3.5 ounces prosciutto
06 - 3.5 ounces salami, sliced
07 - 2.8 ounces smoked ham, rolled
→ Crackers & Breads
08 - 1 baguette, sliced
09 - 3.5 ounces assorted crackers
10 - 2.1 ounces breadsticks
→ Seasonal Fruits
11 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
12 - 1 cup green grapes
13 - 2 pears, thinly sliced
14 - 1 pomegranate, seeded
15 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
→ Accents & Garnishes
16 - 0.5 cup candied pecans
17 - 0.33 cup mixed green and black olives
18 - 0.25 cup cornichons
19 - 0.25 cup whole grain mustard
20 - Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter suitable for ample presentation.
02 - Distribute the various cheeses evenly on the board, spacing them to allow easy access.
03 - Fan out cured meats around the cheeses, folding or rolling slices to enhance visual appeal.
04 - Place sliced baguette, assorted crackers, and breadsticks in clusters or small serving baskets on the board.
05 - Arrange fresh and dried fruits to fill gaps and balance colors evenly across the display.
06 - Place candied pecans, mixed olives, and cornichons in small bowls or scatter them neatly on the board.
07 - Position a small bowl of whole grain mustard close to the meats for convenient serving.
08 - Finish with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs, providing a wintry aesthetic.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to maintain freshness.
