Festive tray featuring cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and sweet treats for holiday sharing.
# What you'll need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz aged Cheddar, cubed
03 - 4.2 oz blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, sliced into rounds
→ Charcuterie (optional for vegetarian option)
05 - 4.2 oz prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast, sliced
→ Seasonal Fruits
08 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
09 - 1 cup green grapes, whole
10 - 1 large pomegranate, seeded
11 - 2 pears, sliced
12 - 1 apple, sliced
13 - ½ cup dried cranberries
14 - ½ cup dried apricots
→ Nuts & Savory Snacks
15 - ½ cup roasted almonds
16 - ½ cup candied pecans
17 - ½ cup shelled pistachios
18 - ½ cup marinated olives
→ Sweet Treats
19 - 3.5 oz white chocolate bark, broken into pieces
20 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate squares
21 - ½ cup mini meringues
→ Crackers & Bread
22 - 7 oz assorted crackers
23 - 1 small baguette, sliced
24 - ½ cup breadsticks
→ Garnishes
25 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
26 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Method:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter to serve as the presentation base.
02 - Distribute the cheese varieties evenly across the board, spacing them to create visual balance.
03 - Fold or roll slices of prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey breast, placing them in clusters adjacent to the cheeses. Omit if serving vegetarian guests.
04 - Fill the gaps around cheeses and meats with fresh and dried fruits, fanning out slices for an appealing display and easy access.
05 - Place roasted almonds, candied pecans, pistachios, and marinated olives in small piles or decorative bowls throughout the board.
06 - Arrange assorted crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks in rows or small stacks along the edges of the board.
07 - Decorate the spread using fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers to evoke a festive winter theme.
08 - Present immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to one hour before serving to maintain freshness.
