Save to Pinterest 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 a holiday favorite in our family, making entertaining effortless and fun.
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 to Pinterest Sharing this board with family and friends creates such memorable holiday moments filled with laughter and love.
Notes
For a vegetarian board omit cured meats and add roasted vegetables or marinated artichokes. Substitute gluten-free crackers for guests with gluten intolerance. Incorporate festive cookies chocolate truffles or gingerbread for a sweet touch. Pair with sparkling wine mulled wine or non-alcoholic punch.
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.
Save to Pinterest This festive grazing board is sure to impress your guests and simplify holiday entertaining.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What cheeses are included in the grazing board?
The board features Brie, aged Cheddar, blue cheese, and goat cheese in various forms for diverse textures and flavors.
- → Can the grazing board be made vegetarian?
Yes, simply omit the cured meats and add roasted vegetables or marinated artichokes to maintain variety.
- → How should the board be arranged for best presentation?
Arrange cheeses evenly, fold cured meats around them, add crackers and breads in small piles, fill gaps with fruits and nuts, and garnish with fresh herbs.
- → Are there suggestions for pairing beverages?
Sparkling wine, mulled wine, or non-alcoholic punch complement the diverse flavors of this festive board.
- → What alternatives are recommended for gluten intolerance?
Substitute with gluten-free crackers or breads to accommodate guests with gluten sensitivity.