A visually striking holiday centerpiece combining cured meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, and nuts for elegant entertaining.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 12 slices prosciutto
02 - 12 slices salami
03 - 12 slices soppressata
04 - 8 slices capicola
→ Cheeses
05 - 5.3 oz brie, cut into wedges
06 - 3.5 oz manchego, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz cheddar, cubed
08 - 2.8 oz goat cheese, crumbled
→ Fruits
09 - 1 cup red grapes
10 - 1 cup green grapes
11 - 1 small pomegranate, seeds only
12 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
→ Extras & Garnishes
13 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts)
14 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
15 - 1/4 cup olives (green or black)
16 - Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs
17 - Edible flowers (optional)
→ Accompaniments
18 - 1 baguette, sliced
19 - 1 box assorted crackers
# Directions:
01 - Arrange a large round serving board or platter as the base.
02 - Drape a slice of meat halfway over the rim of a wine glass. Overlap additional slices around the rim until you use 5 to 7 slices. Invert the glass gently onto the board to release the rose shape. Repeat with each meat variety, spacing roses evenly.
03 - Distribute the brie wedges, manchego slices, and cheddar cubes around the meat roses on the board.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with red and green grapes, thin pear slices, and pomegranate seeds to add color and freshness.
05 - Place clusters of mixed nuts, dried apricots, and olives throughout the board. Garnish with fresh rosemary, thyme sprigs, and optional edible flowers for visual appeal.
06 - Arrange sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the edges of the board or serve separately in a basket.
07 - Present immediately or refrigerate briefly before serving to maintain freshness.
