Shining Bright Christmas Board (Printable)

A festive board with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and sweets ideal for holiday celebrations.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz Brie, sliced into wedges
02 - 7 oz Cheddar, cubed
03 - 5.3 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 5.3 oz Goat cheese log, sliced

→ Charcuterie

05 - 5.3 oz Prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 5.3 oz Salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz Smoked turkey breast, rolled

→ Fresh Fruits

08 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
09 - 1 cup green grapes
10 - 2 pears, sliced
11 - 1 apple, sliced
12 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

→ Dried Fruits & Nuts

13 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
14 - 1/2 cup dried figs, halved
15 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
16 - 1/2 cup candied pecans
17 - 1/4 cup shelled pistachios

→ Crackers & Breads

18 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers
19 - 1 French baguette, sliced
20 - 3.5 oz breadsticks

→ Sweets & Festive Treats

21 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate pieces
22 - 3.5 oz gingerbread cookies
23 - 1/4 cup white chocolate stars
24 - Gold sugar pearls, for decoration

→ Condiments

25 - 1/4 cup fig jam
26 - 1/4 cup honey
27 - 1/4 cup whole grain mustard

# How To Make:

01 - Select a large wooden board or platter to serve as the foundation.
02 - Distribute cheese varieties evenly across the board, leaving space between each for visual balance.
03 - Fold or roll the sliced charcuterie and position around the cheeses.
04 - Scatter clusters of red and green grapes, arrange pear and apple slices, and sprinkle pomegranate seeds to enhance color.
05 - Fill gaps with dried apricots, dried figs, roasted almonds, candied pecans, and pistachios.
06 - Place assorted crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks in remaining spaces to add texture.
07 - Nestle dark chocolate pieces, gingerbread cookies, and white chocolate stars throughout the board.
08 - Provide fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard in small bowls placed on or near the board.
09 - Sprinkle gold sugar pearls and optionally add festive rosemary sprigs as garnish before serving immediately.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • Vegetarian options possible
  • Easy to prepare and visually stunning
02 -
  • For a vegetarian board omit meats and add marinated vegetables or extra cheese
  • Swap in any of your favorite cheeses fruits or sweets
03 -
  • Arrange items in color blocks for visual impact
  • Use small bowls to contain wet or sticky condiments
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