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Holiday Cheese Board

A curated selection of artisanal cheeses with seasonal accompaniments. The perfect centerpiece for entertaining.

⏱️ Prep: 30min0⏰ Total: 30min👥 Serves: 16
✓ vegetarian
⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🥜 Nuts

Ingredients

  • 6 ozaged cheddar
  • 8 ozbrie or camembert
  • 4 ozblue cheese
  • 6 ozmanchego
  • 4 ozgoat cheese
  • 4 ozprosciutto
  • 4 ozsalami
  • 1/2 cupmarcona almonds
  • 1/2 cupdried apricots
  • 1/4 cupfig jam
  • 1 piecehoneycomb
  • 1 bunchfresh grapes
  • for servingassorted crackers

📝 Make Ahead

Slice hard cheeses and arrange meats up to 4 hours ahead. Cover with damp paper towels and plastic wrap. Add soft cheeses and fresh elements just before serving.

Instructions

  1. Remove cheeses from refrigerator 1 hour before serving.
  2. Choose a large board or platter. Place small bowls for jam and honey first.
  3. Position the largest cheeses at different areas of the board.
  4. Fold or roll the cured meats and tuck near cheeses.
  5. Fill gaps with crackers, fruits, and nuts.
  6. Add fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish and aroma.
  7. Include cheese knives and small serving utensils.