A vibrant spread featuring cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruits, nuts, and festive garnishes in minutes.
# What you need:
→ 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)
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 each cheese to permit room for additional ingredients.
02 - Neatly lay the prosciutto and salami slices around the cheeses, folding them for visual interest.
03 - Position red grapes, green grapes, pomegranate seeds, apple slices, and pear slices in clusters around the cheeses and charcuterie for a vibrant presentation.
04 - Distribute candied pecans or walnuts, dried cranberries, and marinated olives in the spaces between fruits and meats to add texture and flavor contrast.
05 - Spoon honey and fig jam into small bowls and place them strategically on the board for convenient access.
06 - Arrange sliced baguette and assorted crackers in stacks or fanned displays to complement the selection.
07 - Finish by adorning the board with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to enhance seasonal appeal.
08 - Present immediately with small cheese knives and spreaders available for guests.
