Save to Pinterest An elegant and colorful assortment of artisanal cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruits, and festive treats, perfect for holiday entertaining and sharing.
This grazing board has become my go-to for holiday parties because it requires minimal preparation yet impresses guests every time.
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 the cheeses on a large wooden board or platter spacing them evenly:
- Place the cheeses spaced evenly across the board.
- Fold or roll the cured meats and place them around the cheeses:
- Arrange folded or rolled cured meats around the cheeses.
- Add the crackers baguette slices and breadsticks in small piles throughout the board:
- Distribute crackers baguette slices and breadsticks in small piles.
- Fill in gaps with clusters of grapes pomegranate seeds clementine segments dried apricots and figs:
- Fill any empty spaces with the fruit clusters.
- Scatter the toasted nuts in small mounds across the board:
- Sprinkle toasted walnuts and almonds over the board.
- Add small bowls or ramekins for cranberry sauce honey olives and cornichons:
- Place small bowls with cranberry sauce honey olives and cornichons on the board.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary or other herbs for a festive touch:
- Add fresh herbs like rosemary for garnish.
- Serve immediately ensuring a variety of flavors and textures are accessible from all sides of the board:
- Present and serve right away for best experience.
Save to Pinterest This board always brings everyone together around the table creating joyful holiday moments.
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.
Save to Pinterest This grazing board is a festive centerpiece perfect for sharing and celebrating the holiday season.
Common Questions
- → What cheeses work best for this grazing board?
A mix of Brie, aged Cheddar, blue cheese, and goat cheese provides a range of creamy, sharp, and tangy flavors that complement the other ingredients nicely.
- → How can I adapt the board for vegetarians?
Simply omit the cured meats and add roasted vegetables or marinated artichokes to maintain variety and texture.
- → What are good pairings for this assortment?
Sparkling wine, mulled wine, or a refreshing non-alcoholic punch pair beautifully with the savory and sweet elements of the board.
- → Can I prepare this board in advance?
The assembly is best done shortly before serving to maintain freshness and presentation, especially for fruits and fresh herbs.
- → Are there gluten-free options included?
Yes, substitute the crackers and breadsticks with gluten-free alternatives to accommodate gluten sensitivity.