Enjoy a colorful board with meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts, perfect for holiday entertaining and easy prep.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz thinly sliced Genoa salami
03 - 3.5 oz thinly sliced spicy soppressata
04 - 1.8 oz coppa or bresaola (optional)
→ Cheeses
05 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz manchego, sliced
08 - 2.8 oz goat cheese formed into small rounds
→ Fresh & Dried Fruits
09 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
10 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
11 - 1 small pomegranate, seeded
12 - ½ cup dried apricots
13 - ½ cup dried figs, halved
→ Accompaniments
14 - ½ cup mixed olives
15 - ¼ cup cornichons or mini gherkins
16 - ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
17 - ½ cup honey or fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
18 - 1 baguette, sliced
19 - 1 box assorted crackers
→ Garnish
20 - Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs
21 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Directions:
01 - On a large serving board or platter, outline the shape of a Christmas stocking using parchment paper as a guide if desired.
02 - Place clusters of cheeses to form the base and toe areas of the stocking.
03 - Fold and layer the cured meats along the sides and ankle sections, alternating colors and textures for an appealing display.
04 - Fill empty spaces with clusters of grapes, raspberries, and pomegranate seeds to enhance vibrancy.
05 - Scatter dried apricots, figs, mixed olives, and cornichons in small groups throughout the board.
06 - Arrange sliced baguette and assorted crackers around the edges or in a cuff shape at the stocking's top.
07 - Drizzle honey or place fig jam in a small bowl alongside the board.
08 - Decorate generously with fresh rosemary, thyme sprigs, and edible flowers to complete the festive presentation.
09 - Present immediately and replenish ingredients as needed throughout the gathering.
