Colorful holiday bow platter with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and savory bites for festive gatherings.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.2 oz sharp cheddar, cubed
02 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced
03 - 4.2 oz gouda, cubed
→ Cured Meats
04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
05 - 3.5 oz salami, thinly sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
06 - 1 cup red grapes
07 - 1 cup green grapes
08 - 1 pomegranate, seeded
09 - 1 apple, sliced
→ Crackers & Bread
10 - 1 baguette, sliced
11 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers
→ Nuts & Extras
12 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
13 - 1/2 cup marinated olives
14 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
15 - 1/3 cup honey or fig jam
→ Garnishes
16 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
17 - Edible flowers (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Lightly sketch the shape of a bow on a large rectangular or oval platter using parchment paper as a guide if desired.
02 - Place the cheeses along the loops and center of the bow, spacing them for visual appeal.
03 - Fold and layer the cured meats into gentle waves or rosettes beside the cheeses.
04 - Fill the bow shape with clusters of red and green grapes, pomegranate seeds, and apple slices.
05 - Place crackers and baguette slices around the edges or in the tails of the bow.
06 - Distribute small piles of roasted almonds, marinated olives, and dried apricots throughout the platter for color and texture.
07 - Spoon honey or fig jam into a small bowl and nestle it into the platter.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers for a festive touch, then serve immediately, replenishing as needed.
