Save to Pinterest A show-stopping holiday charcuterie board arranged in the shape of a festive stocking featuring a vibrant selection of cured meats artisan cheeses fresh fruits and accompaniments perfect for holiday gatherings
This board always amazes guests and brings everyone together for festive cheer every holiday season
Ingredients
- Meats: 100 g prosciutto 100 g Genoa salami thinly sliced 100 g spicy soppressata thinly sliced 50 g coppa or bresaola optional
- Cheeses: 100 g aged cheddar cubed 100 g brie sliced 100 g manchego sliced 80 g goat cheese formed into small rounds
- Fresh & Dried Fruits: 1 cup seedless red grapes 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 small pomegranate seeded ½ cup dried apricots ½ cup dried figs halved
- Accompaniments: ½ cup mixed olives ¼ cup cornichons or mini gherkins ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts ½ cup honey or fig jam
- Crackers & Bread: 1 baguette sliced 1 box assorted crackers
- Garnish: Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs Edible flowers optional
Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large board or platter sketch or outline the shape of a Christmas stocking with parchment paper if desired to use as a guide
- Step 2:
- Begin by placing the cheeses in clusters to form the base and toe of the stocking
- Step 3:
- Fold and layer the meats along the side and ankle sections alternating colors and textures for visual interest
- Step 4:
- Fill in spaces with clusters of grapes raspberries and pomegranate seeds to create a festive vibrant look
- Step 5:
- Arrange dried fruits olives and cornichons in small groups throughout the board
- Step 6:
- Add crackers and sliced baguette around the edge or in a cuff shape at the top of the stocking
- Step 7:
- Drizzle honey or place jam in a small bowl on the side
- Step 8:
- Garnish generously with fresh rosemary thyme and edible flowers for a holiday touch
- Step 9:
- Serve immediately replenishing as needed
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Notes
Pair with sparkling wine light red or a crisp white Use gluten-free crackers if needed
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter Paring knife Cheese knives Small bowls or ramekins Serving tongs
Allergen Information
Contains milk cheese tree nuts pecans walnuts and gluten bread crackers Meats may contain traces of mustard soy or other allergens check packaging
Save to Pinterest This festive board is sure to impress guests and make your holiday gathering memorable
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Which meats work best for this holiday board?
Choose a variety of cured meats like prosciutto, Genoa salami, spicy soppressata, and optionally coppa or bresaola for diverse flavors and textures.
- → How should the cheeses be arranged?
Cluster sliced and cubed cheeses such as aged cheddar, brie, manchego, and goat cheese to form a base, enhancing both appearance and accessibility.
- → What fruit varieties enhance the board?
Include fresh red grapes, raspberries, pomegranate seeds, along with dried apricots and figs to add vibrant colors and sweet notes.
- → Can the board be adapted for vegetarians?
Omit meats and include marinated vegetables or extra nuts to maintain variety and rich textures suitable for vegetarian preferences.
- → What accompaniments complement this platter?
Mixed olives, cornichons, candied pecans or walnuts, honey or fig jam, and assorted crackers complete the flavor profile beautifully.