A vibrant spread of cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and crackers with festive herb garnishes.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, whole wheel or wedge
02 - 5.3 oz aged Cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled or sliced
04 - 4.2 oz goat cheese, log or rounds
→ Charcuterie (optional for non-vegetarians)
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
→ Fruits
07 - 1 cup red grapes, washed
08 - 1 cup green grapes, washed
09 - 1 pomegranate, seeded
10 - 1 apple, sliced
11 - 1 pear, sliced
→ Nuts & Extras
12 - ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
13 - ½ cup dried cranberries
14 - ½ cup marinated olives
15 - ¼ cup honey
16 - ¼ cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
17 - 1 baguette, sliced
18 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
19 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
20 - Fresh thyme sprigs
# How to Make It:
01 - Place the Brie, aged Cheddar, blue cheese, and goat cheese on a large serving board or platter, spacing evenly to accommodate other ingredients.
02 - Drape the prosciutto and salami slices around the cheeses, folding them decoratively for visual appeal.
03 - Cluster red grapes, green grapes, seeded pomegranate, apple slices, and pear slices around the board to provide color contrast.
04 - Scatter candied pecans or walnuts, dried cranberries, and marinated olives into vacant spaces on the board.
05 - Place honey and fig jam in small bowls and position them on the board for easy serving.
06 - Fan out slices of baguette and stack assorted crackers along the edges or gaps of the board.
07 - Decorate the board with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to enhance the festive appearance.
08 - Present immediately with small cheese knives and spreaders available for guests to serve themselves.
