Twelve Days Christmas Snack Board (Print View)

A vibrant holiday snack board with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and festive garnishes.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, formed 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
09 - 1 apple, sliced
10 - 1 cup red grapes
11 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
12 - 1/2 cup dried figs

→ Nuts & Sweets

13 - 1/2 cup pistachios
14 - 1/2 cup candied pecans
15 - 1/4 cup chocolate coins
16 - 1/4 cup marzipan birds or bird-shaped cookies
17 - 1/4 cup chocolate-covered cherries

→ Condiments

18 - 1/4 cup honey
19 - 1/4 cup fig jam

→ Decorative Elements (optional)

20 - Edible gold leaf accents
21 - Rosemary sprigs

# Directions:

01 - Arrange sliced cheeses and cured meats evenly across the serving board, leaving spacing for approachable servings.
02 - Place assorted crackers and baguette slices around the cheeses to create balance and texture variety.
03 - Distribute fresh fruit such as sliced pear, apple, grapes, pomegranate seeds, and dried figs, highlighting the pear and figs as focal points.
04 - Fill small bowls or ramekins with pistachios, candied pecans, chocolate coins, marzipan birds, and chocolate-covered cherries, then arrange around the board.
05 - Place honey and fig jam into small bowls and tuck them in between other ingredients to enhance accessibility.
06 - Garnish with edible gold leaf accents and rosemary sprigs for an elegant and festive presentation.
07 - Add any additional treats representing each of the twelve days to complete the thematic display.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful and thematic snack board
  • Easy to prepare for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • For a fully vegetarian board omit meats and add more cheeses olives or roasted vegetables
  • Swap in gluten-free crackers if needed
03 -
  • Label each snack with a corresponding day to embrace the Twelve Days theme
  • Use small bowls to keep ingredients separate and organized
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