Festive board featuring cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, nuts, and sweet touches arranged in a starburst.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Comté, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz Bleu d'Auvergne, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz Chèvre (goat cheese), sliced
→ Cured Meats
05 - 4.2 oz Jambon de Bayonne, thinly sliced
06 - 4.2 oz Rosette de Lyon, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz Saucisson sec, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 bunch red grapes
09 - 1 ripe pear, sliced
10 - 1 ripe apple, sliced
11 - 1 handful fresh figs, halved (or dried figs if out of season)
12 - 1 handful pomegranate seeds
→ Nuts & Extras
13 - 2.1 oz roasted almonds
14 - 2.1 oz walnuts
15 - 1.4 oz pistachios, shelled
16 - 1.4 oz dried cranberries
→ Accompaniments
17 - 1 small jar fig or cherry jam
18 - 1 French baguette, sliced
19 - 1 small box assorted crackers
20 - 1 small pot honey
→ Sweets (optional)
21 - 1.8 oz dark chocolate, broken into shards
22 - 1.8 oz candied orange peel
23 - Festive star-shaped cookies (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Place sliced and cubed cheeses at the center of a large wooden board in a star shape, alternating types for contrast in color and texture.
02 - Fan out thinly sliced cured meats around the cheeses, creating rays to emulate a starburst pattern.
03 - Populate the spaces between meats and cheeses with clusters of grapes, pear and apple slices, and halved figs; sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the fruit for vibrant color.
04 - Scatter roasted almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and dried cranberries in small piles around the board to enhance visual appeal and offer diverse textures.
05 - Set small bowls or ramekins of fig or cherry jam and honey on the board for easy access.
06 - Place sliced French baguette and assorted crackers along the edges of the board or in separate baskets.
07 - Nestle dark chocolate shards, candied orange peel, and festive cookies into open spaces for a celebratory finish.
08 - Present immediately and encourage guests to mix and match flavors for a festive tasting experience.
