An inviting board with cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts arranged like a flickering fire log for cozy gatherings.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz smoked gouda, sliced into log shapes
02 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz brie, cut into wedges
→ Meats (optional)
04 - 2.6 oz prosciutto
05 - 2.6 oz spicy salami
→ Breads & Crackers
06 - 1 cup breadsticks
07 - 1 cup multigrain crackers
08 - 1 cup pretzel rods
→ Fruits & Nuts
09 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
10 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
11 - 1 cup red grapes
12 - 1/3 cup roasted almonds
13 - 1/3 cup candied pecans
→ Vegetables
14 - 1/2 cup mini sweet peppers, sliced
15 - 1/2 cup carrot sticks
→ Sweet Elements (for flames)
16 - 1/2 cup orange and red gummy candies (e.g., gummy bears, fruit slices)
17 - 1/2 cup dried mango strips
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Place breadsticks and pretzel rods in the center of a large wooden board to mimic stacked fire logs.
02 - Layer sliced cheeses and meats, if using, around and over the breadsticks to add volume and visual interest.
03 - Arrange red grapes, dried apricots, dried cranberries, dried mango strips, and orange/red gummy candies on top of and around the logs to mimic flames.
04 - Tuck sliced mini sweet peppers and carrot sticks among the flame elements for added color and crunch.
05 - Scatter multigrain crackers, roasted almonds, and candied pecans around the edges for easy grazing.
06 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers to evoke pine needles and add festive color.
07 - Present immediately and encourage guests to enjoy with their preferred beverage.
