Pin 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.
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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Pin Recipe Q&A
- → How can I assemble the stocking shape?
Use parchment paper as a template on your board to outline a stocking shape, then place cheeses, meats, and fruits within that guide for a festive display.
- → Which meats work best for this board?
Thinly sliced prosciutto, Genoa salami, spicy soppressata, and optionally coppa or bresaola provide a flavorful variety of textures and spice levels.
- → Can I substitute the cheeses?
Yes, aged cheddar, brie, manchego, and goat cheese create a nice range, but feel free to use your preferred artisan cheeses.
- → What accompaniments complement the meats and cheeses?
Fresh and dried fruits, mixed olives, cornichons, candied nuts, honey or fig jam, along with crackers and sliced baguette, enhance the overall flavor experience.
- → How to cater this board for vegetarians?
Omit the meats and add marinated vegetables, extra nuts, or additional cheeses to maintain flavor and variety.
- → What beverages pair well with this selection?
Sparkling wine, light reds, or crisp whites complement the diverse flavors and textures on the board.