Christmas 2025 Festive Grazing Board (Print View)

Colorful board featuring cheeses, cured meats, fruits, nuts, and festive garnishes ideal for sharing.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz aged Cheddar, cubed
03 - 5.3 oz blue cheese, crumbled or sliced
04 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, log or medallions

→ Cured Meats

05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked ham, sliced

→ Crackers & Breads

08 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers (water and seeded varieties)
09 - 1 small baguette, sliced
10 - 1.75 oz breadsticks

→ Fresh & Dried Fruit

11 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
12 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
13 - 1 pomegranate, seeds only
14 - 2 clementines, peeled and segmented
15 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
16 - 0.5 cup dried figs

→ Nuts

17 - 0.5 cup toasted walnuts
18 - 0.5 cup toasted almonds

→ Festive Extras

19 - 0.33 cup cranberry sauce or red fruit chutney
20 - 0.33 cup honey
21 - 0.5 cup marinated olives
22 - 0.25 cup cornichons or mini gherkins
23 - Seasonal fresh herbs such as rosemary sprigs for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Place sliced and cubed cheeses evenly spaced on a large wooden board or platter.
02 - Fold or roll prosciutto, salami, and smoked ham, then arrange them around the cheeses.
03 - Distribute assorted crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks in small piles throughout the board.
04 - Fill gaps with clusters of halved grapes, pomegranate seeds, clementine segments, dried apricots, and figs.
05 - Sprinkle toasted walnuts and almonds in small mounds across the arrangement.
06 - Place small bowls or ramekins filled with cranberry sauce, honey, olives, and cornichons around the board.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary or other seasonal herbs and present immediately to maintain variety and freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble and visually impressive
  • Offers a variety of flavors and textures for all guests
02 -
  • For a vegetarian board omit cured meats and add roasted vegetables or marinated artichokes
  • Substitute gluten-free crackers for guests with gluten intolerance
03 -
  • Arrange ingredients with contrasting colors next to each other for visual appeal
  • Use small bowls to keep sauces and olives contained and easy to access
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