Save to Pinterest A festive and colorful snack board inspired by the classic carol, featuring twelve themed treats perfect for holiday gatherings.
This snack board has become a holiday centerpiece in our family, bringing joy and delicious flavors together.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g Brie cheese, sliced, 100 g aged cheddar, cubed, 100 g goat cheese, shaped into a log
- Meats: 100 g prosciutto, folded, 100 g salami, sliced
- Crackers & Bread: 1 cup assorted crackers, 1 French baguette, sliced
- Fresh Fruit: 1 pear, sliced (for partridge in a pear tree), 1 apple, sliced, 1 cup red grapes, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, 1/2 cup dried figs (for five golden rings)
- Nuts & Sweets: 1/2 cup pistachios, 1/2 cup candied pecans, 1/4 cup chocolate coins (for five golden rings), 1/4 cup marzipan birds or bird-shaped cookies (for calling birds), 1/4 cup chocolate-covered cherries (for maids a-milking)
- Condiments: 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup fig jam
- Decorative Elements (optional for theme): Edible gold leaf accents, Rosemary sprigs (for greenery)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange cheeses and meats evenly across the board, spacing to allow for easy access.
- Step 2:
- Place crackers and baguette slices around the cheeses.
- Step 3:
- Artfully distribute the fresh fruits, highlighting the pear and figs as centerpieces.
- Step 4:
- Fill small bowls with nuts, chocolate coins, and marzipan birds, and place them around the board.
- Step 5:
- Add honey and fig jam in ramekins or small bowls, tucking them between other ingredients.
- Step 6:
- Garnish with edible gold leaf and rosemary sprigs for a festive touch.
- Step 7:
- Add any additional themed treats to represent each of the twelve days for a complete look.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Save to Pinterest This snack board has created wonderful memories during holiday family gatherings, bringing smiles and sharing joy.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, small bowls or ramekins, cheese knives, small spoons
Allergen Information
Contains milk (cheese), wheat (crackers/bread), tree nuts (pistachios pecans), and possible soy (chocolate). Double-check labels for gluten nut and dairy content if serving guests with allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories 340, Total Fat 18 g, Carbohydrates 32 g, Protein 12 g per serving approximately
Save to Pinterest This snack board always adds festive cheer and delicious variety at our holiday celebrations.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I keep the cheese fresh on the board?
Keep cheeses wrapped until serving and place them refrigerated until the last moment. Soft cheeses can be set out shortly before guests arrive to maintain texture and flavor.
- → Can I make the board vegetarian?
Yes, omit cured meats and add more cheeses, olives, or roasted vegetables to keep the board colorful and satisfying.
- → What are good drink pairings with this board?
This snack board pairs wonderfully with sparkling wines or light-bodied reds that complement the mix of cheeses and fruits.
- → How should I arrange the ingredients for an appealing presentation?
Distribute cheeses and meats evenly, nestle crackers and bread around them, then accent with fruits, nuts, and sweets to create balance and color contrast.
- → Can I prepare this board in advance?
Yes, arrange all items on the board and cover it refrigerated up to a few hours before serving to maintain freshness.