Save An elegant and colorful assortment of artisanal cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruits, and festive treats, perfect for holiday entertaining and sharing.
This grazing board has become our go-to festive centerpiece that always delights guests with its variety and vibrant colors.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g Brie cheese sliced, 150 g aged Cheddar cubed, 150 g blue cheese crumbled or sliced, 100 g goat cheese log or medallions
- Cured Meats: 100 g prosciutto, 100 g salami sliced, 100 g smoked ham sliced
- Crackers & Breads: 150 g assorted crackers (such as water crackers, seeded crackers), 1 small baguette sliced, 50 g breadsticks
- Fresh & Dried Fruit: 1 cup red grapes halved, 1 cup green grapes halved, 1 pomegranate seeds only, 2 clementines peeled and segmented, 1/2 cup dried apricots, 1/2 cup dried figs
- Nuts: 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, 1/2 cup toasted almonds
- Festive Extras: 1/3 cup cranberry sauce or red fruit chutney, 1/3 cup honey (with honey dipper), 1/2 cup marinated olives, 1/4 cup cornichons or mini gherkins, Seasonal fresh herbs (such as rosemary sprigs for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheeses on a large wooden board or platter spacing them evenly.
- Step 2:
- Fold or roll the cured meats and place them around the cheeses.
- Step 3:
- Add the crackers baguette slices and breadsticks in small piles throughout the board.
- Step 4:
- Fill in gaps with clusters of grapes pomegranate seeds clementine segments dried apricots and figs.
- Step 5:
- Scatter the toasted nuts in small mounds across the board.
- Step 6:
- Add small bowls or ramekins for cranberry sauce honey olives and cornichons.
- Step 7:
- Garnish with fresh rosemary or other herbs for a festive touch.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately ensuring a variety of flavors and textures are accessible from all sides of the board.
Save Sharing this board with family creates joyful moments and sparks wonderful conversations during the holidays.
Required Tools
Large wooden board or platter Small bowls or ramekins Cheese knives and spreading utensils Small serving tongs or forks
Allergen Information
Contains Milk/Dairy Gluten (from crackers/bread) Tree Nuts May contain Sulphites (from cured meats and dried fruit) Always check product labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 410 Total Fat 25 g Carbohydrates 30 g Protein 16 g (per serving estimated for 10 servings)
Save This festive grazing board is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for any celebration or casual gathering.
Kitchen Q&A
- → What cheeses work best on this grazing board?
Varieties like Brie, aged Cheddar, blue cheese, and goat cheese provide diverse textures and flavors to please different palates.
- → How can I accommodate guests with gluten intolerance?
Substitute the crackers and breadsticks with gluten-free alternatives to ensure everyone can enjoy the board.
- → What are ideal accompaniments for the meat and cheese selection?
Fresh grapes, pomegranate seeds, dried fruits, nuts, and flavorful spreads like honey or cranberry chutney complement the savory elements well.
- → Can this board be adapted for vegetarians?
Omit the cured meats and add roasted vegetables or marinated artichokes to maintain variety and richness.
- → How should the board be arranged for best presentation?
Space cheeses evenly, group cured meats around them, and fill gaps with fruits, nuts, crackers, and small bowls containing dips and olives for an appealing display.