A cozy snack board featuring cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and colorful garnishes to mimic a flickering fire.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz smoked gouda, sliced into log shapes
02 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz brie, cut into wedges
→ Meats (optional)
04 - 2.6 oz prosciutto
05 - 2.6 oz spicy salami
→ Breads & Crackers
06 - 1 cup breadsticks
07 - 1 cup multigrain crackers
08 - 1 cup pretzel rods
→ Fruits & Nuts
09 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
10 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
11 - 1 cup red grapes
12 - 1/3 cup roasted almonds
13 - 1/3 cup candied pecans
→ Vegetables
14 - 1/2 cup mini sweet peppers, sliced
15 - 1/2 cup carrot sticks
→ Sweet Elements (for flames)
16 - 1/2 cup orange and red gummy candies
17 - 1/2 cup dried mango strips
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Place breadsticks and pretzel rods centrally on a large wooden board, stacking them to resemble fire logs.
02 - Layer sliced cheeses and optional meats around and atop the logs to build dimension and variety.
03 - Arrange red grapes, dried apricots, cranberries, mango strips, and gummy candies above the logs to mimic flames.
04 - Nestle sliced sweet peppers and carrot sticks among the flame elements for color and texture contrast.
05 - Distribute crackers, roasted almonds, and candied pecans around the board edges for approachable grazing.
06 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers as desired, then present immediately for enjoyment.
