A festive charcuterie board with artisan cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruits, and wintry garnishes for holiday gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz brie, cut into wedges
03 - 4.2 oz blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 4.2 oz gouda, cubed
→ Cured Meats
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 2.8 oz smoked ham, rolled
→ Crackers & Breads
08 - 1 baguette, sliced
09 - 3.5 oz assorted crackers
10 - 2.1 oz breadsticks
→ Seasonal Fruits
11 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
12 - 1 cup green grapes
13 - 2 pears, thinly sliced
14 - 1 pomegranate, seeded
15 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
→ Accents & Garnishes
16 - 0.5 cup candied pecans
17 - 0.33 cup mixed green and black olives
18 - 0.25 cup cornichons
19 - 0.25 cup whole grain mustard
20 - Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs
# Method:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter and arrange cheeses evenly, spacing them for easy access.
02 - Fan out cured meats around the cheeses, folding or rolling pieces for an attractive presentation.
03 - Position crackers, bread slices, and breadsticks in small clusters or baskets on the board.
04 - Fill gaps with fresh and dried fruits, balancing colors evenly across the display.
05 - Place candied pecans, olives, and cornichons in small bowls or directly on the board.
06 - Provide a small bowl of whole grain mustard near the cured meats for dipping.
07 - Finish with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to evoke a wintry aesthetic.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to one hour before presentation.
