A dazzling starburst of cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, nuts, and sweet festive touches for holidays.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Comté, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz Bleu d'Auvergne, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz Chèvre (goat cheese), sliced
→ Cured Meats
05 - 4.2 oz Jambon de Bayonne, thinly sliced
06 - 4.2 oz Rosette de Lyon, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz Saucisson sec, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 bunch red grapes
09 - 1 ripe pear, sliced
10 - 1 ripe apple, sliced
11 - A handful fresh figs, halved (or dried figs if out of season)
12 - A handful pomegranate seeds
→ Nuts & Extras
13 - 2.1 oz roasted almonds
14 - 2.1 oz walnuts
15 - 1.4 oz pistachios, shelled
16 - 1.4 oz dried cranberries
→ Accompaniments
17 - 1 small jar fig or cherry jam
18 - 1 French baguette, sliced
19 - 1 small box assorted crackers
20 - 1 small pot honey
→ Sweets (optional for festive touch)
21 - 1.8 oz dark chocolate, broken into shards
22 - 1.8 oz candied orange peel
23 - Festive star-shaped cookies (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Place the assortment of cheeses at the center of a large wooden board in a star shape, alternating colors and textures for visual appeal.
02 - Fan out thin slices of cured meats around the cheeses to form starburst rays.
03 - Fill gaps between meats and cheeses with clusters of grapes, pear and apple slices, and halved figs; sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top.
04 - Place small piles of roasted almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and dried cranberries evenly around the board for texture and flavor variety.
05 - Set small bowls or ramekins of fig or cherry jam and honey on the board for dipping.
06 - Position sliced baguette and assorted crackers at the edges or in separate containers nearby for easy access.
07 - Tuck shards of dark chocolate, candied orange peel, and optional festive cookies into available spaces for a celebratory touch.
08 - Present the board immediately and invite guests to explore and combine flavors freely.
