Save A dazzling festive grazing board featuring a medley of cheeses charcuterie fruits nuts and sweet treats perfect for a holiday gathering
This board was an instant hit at our Christmas gathering with everyone enjoying the variety of flavors and textures
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 200 g Brie sliced into wedges 200 g Cheddar cubed 150 g Blue cheese crumbled 150 g Goat cheese log sliced
- Charcuterie: 150 g Prosciutto thinly sliced 150 g Salami sliced 100 g Smoked turkey breast rolled
- Fresh Fruits: 1 cup red grapes halved 1 cup green grapes 2 pears sliced 1 apple sliced 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- Dried Fruits & Nuts: 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup dried figs halved 1/2 cup roasted almonds 1/2 cup candied pecans 1/4 cup pistachios (shelled)
- Crackers & Breads: 150 g assorted crackers 1 French baguette sliced 100 g breadsticks
- Sweets & Festive Treats: 100 g dark chocolate pieces 100 g gingerbread cookies 1/4 cup white chocolate stars Gold sugar pearls to decorate
- Condiments: 1/4 cup fig jam 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Select a large wooden board or platter as your base
- Step 2:
- Arrange the cheeses evenly across the board spacing them out for visual appeal
- Step 3:
- Fold or roll charcuterie slices and place them around the cheeses
- Step 4:
- Fill in with clusters of grapes pear and apple slices Sprinkle pomegranate seeds for color
- Step 5:
- Add dried fruits and scatter the nuts throughout the board
- Step 6:
- Fill empty spaces with crackers baguette slices and breadsticks
- Step 7:
- Tuck chocolate pieces gingerbread cookies and white chocolate stars into remaining gaps
- Step 8:
- Place fig jam honey and mustard in small bowls and set them on or near the board
- Step 9:
- Garnish with gold sugar pearls and optional festive rosemary sprigs
- Step 10:
- Serve immediately replenishing items as needed
Save This grazing board brought our family together as we shared stories and laughter around the holiday table
Notes
Swap in any of your favorite cheeses fruits or sweets Arrange items in festive shapes (e.g. a star or tree) for added holiday cheer
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter Small bowls for condiments Cheese knives and spreaders Small tongs
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese chocolate) Tree nuts (almonds pecans pistachios) Wheat (crackers bread) Eggs (some cookies) Soy (chocolate some crackers) Mustard Always verify packaging for potential allergens and cross-contamination
Save This grazing board is the perfect centerpiece to kick off your holiday celebrations
Recipe FAQ
- → What cheeses are best for a grazing board?
Soft and hard cheeses like Brie, Cheddar, Blue cheese, and Goat cheese offer varied textures and flavors that complement other board items.
- → How can I make this board vegetarian-friendly?
Replace the charcuterie with extra cheeses or marinated vegetables to create a satisfying vegetarian option.
- → What fruits pair well with the cheeses and meats?
Fresh grapes, pears, apples, and pomegranate seeds add sweetness and brightness that balance the savory elements.
- → Any tips for assembling an attractive grazing board?
Arrange items with varied colors and shapes, spacing cheeses and meats evenly, and nestle fruits, nuts, and sweets for visual appeal.
- → What condiments complement this spread?
Fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard add depth and variety to the flavors on the board.