Festive snack board with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and decorative accents for holiday gatherings.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, shaped into a log
→ Meats
04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
→ Crackers & Bread
06 - 1 cup assorted crackers
07 - 1 French baguette, sliced
→ Fresh Fruit
08 - 1 pear, sliced (for partridge in a pear tree)
09 - 1 apple, sliced
10 - 1 cup red grapes
11 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
12 - 1/2 cup dried figs (for five golden rings)
→ Nuts & Sweets
13 - 1/2 cup pistachios
14 - 1/2 cup candied pecans
15 - 1/4 cup chocolate coins (for five golden rings)
16 - 1/4 cup marzipan birds or bird-shaped cookies (for calling birds)
17 - 1/4 cup chocolate-covered cherries (for maids a-milking)
→ Condiments
18 - 1/4 cup honey
19 - 1/4 cup fig jam
→ Decorative Elements (optional)
20 - Edible gold leaf accents
21 - Rosemary sprigs (for greenery)
# Directions:
01 - Spread cheeses and folded meats evenly across the serving board, ensuring ample spacing for easy access.
02 - Position assorted crackers and sliced baguette artfully around the cheeses and meats.
03 - Place sliced pear and dried figs prominently as keynote pieces, then distribute remaining fruits artistically.
04 - Fill small bowls with pistachios, candied pecans, chocolate coins, marzipan birds, and chocolate-covered cherries; arrange these throughout the board.
05 - Add honey and fig jam to small ramekins or bowls, tucking them neatly between other components.
06 - Enhance the presentation with edible gold leaf and rosemary sprigs for festive appeal.
07 - Include any additional seasonal or themed snacks to represent each of the twelve days for a complete display.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
