A festive winter forest board with assorted meats, cheeses, nuts, and fruits, perfect for holiday entertaining.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz soppressata
03 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast
04 - 3.5 oz wild boar salami or robust salami substitute
→ Cheeses
05 - 4.2 oz aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked gouda, sliced
08 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Accompaniments
09 - 1 cup mixed olives (green and black)
10 - 1 cup cornichons or small gherkins
11 - ½ cup whole grain mustard
12 - ½ cup cranberry chutney or fig jam
13 - 1 cup roasted nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
14 - ½ cup dried apricots
15 - ½ cup fresh red grapes
16 - 1 small honeycomb or 3 tbsp honey
→ Garnishes & Decorative Elements
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
18 - Pomegranate seeds
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
20 - Crackers and/or sliced rustic bread (optional)
# Method:
01 - Choose a large wooden board or platter to serve as your foundation.
02 - Place the various cheeses in distinct areas, forming clusters while leaving space for other components.
03 - Fan out meats in folds and rolls to mimic tree trunks and logs, layering them to add visual depth.
04 - Fill small bowls with mustard, chutney, and olives, then place them thoughtfully on the board.
05 - Scatter nuts, dried apricots, and grapes evenly across the arrangement.
06 - Insert fresh rosemary sprigs to resemble pine branches among the ingredients.
07 - Dot the display with pomegranate seeds and optionally edible flowers for brightness and elegance.
08 - Drizzle honey over the blue cheese or place honeycomb nearby as a sweet accent.
09 - Place crackers or sliced rustic bread along the board’s edges or serve separately.
10 - Refrigerate until serving, then bring to room temperature about 20 minutes before for optimal flavor.
