Save An enchanting, festive snack board featuring an array of winter-inspired treats—perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire.
This snack board has become a holiday favorite in my family for its variety and ease of preparation.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g brie sliced, 100 g aged cheddar cubed, 100 g blue cheese crumbled
- Fresh Fruits: 1 crisp apple sliced, 1 pear sliced, 1 small bunch red grapes
- Dried Fruits & Nuts: 50 g dried cranberries, 50 g dried apricots, 60 g candied pecans, 40 g toasted walnuts
- Crackers & Bread: 100 g assorted crackers (e.g., whole grain, water crackers), 1 small baguette sliced
- Sweet Treats: 50 g white chocolate bark broken into pieces, 12 mini gingerbread cookies
- Garnishes: Fresh rosemary sprigs, Pomegranate seeds (for a pop of color)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheeses on a large serving board spacing them apart.
- Step 2:
- Fan out the apple and pear slices near the cheeses.
- Step 3:
- Cluster grapes dried fruits and nuts around the fruit and cheese.
- Step 4:
- Add crackers and baguette slices in small piles for easy access.
- Step 5:
- Scatter white chocolate bark and gingerbread cookies across the board.
- Step 6:
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds for a wintry touch.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Save This snack board always brings smiles to family and friends during holiday gatherings.
Notes
Substitute or add your favorite cheeses and nuts. Add a ramekin of honey or fig jam for extra sweetness.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, paring knife, cheese knives, small bowls or ramekins (optional).
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese), Wheat (crackers bread), Tree nuts (pecans walnuts), Eggs (gingerbread cookies depending on recipe). Check all packaged items for hidden allergens and cross-contamination risks.
Save This Winter Wonderland Snack Board is a festive and effortless way to delight your guests this holiday season.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses work best on this board?
Brie, aged cheddar, and blue cheese offer a balanced mix of creamy, sharp, and tangy flavors that complement the fruits and nuts beautifully.
- → Can the fruits be substituted?
Yes, fresh fruits like apples and pears can be swapped with seasonal favorites, and dried fruits can be varied to suit taste or availability.
- → How should I arrange the board for best presentation?
Space out cheeses, fan fruit slices nearby, cluster dried fruits and nuts close together, and scatter crackers and sweet treats for easy access and visual appeal.
- → What garnishes enhance the flavor and look?
Fresh rosemary sprigs and bright pomegranate seeds add a festive aroma and vibrant color contrast to the arrangement.
- → Can this board be prepared in advance?
Absolutely, assemble and cover to refrigerate until serving, keeping fresh elements crisp and flavors melded for up to a few hours.