Twelve Days Christmas Snack Board (Printable Version)

A vibrant holiday snack board with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and festive accents, perfect for holiday entertaining.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, formed into a log

→ Meats

04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced

→ Crackers & Bread

06 - 1 cup assorted crackers
07 - 1 French baguette, sliced

→ Fresh Fruit

08 - 1 pear, sliced
09 - 1 apple, sliced
10 - 1 cup red grapes
11 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
12 - 1/2 cup dried figs

→ Nuts & Sweets

13 - 1/2 cup pistachios
14 - 1/2 cup candied pecans
15 - 1/4 cup chocolate coins
16 - 1/4 cup marzipan birds or bird-shaped cookies
17 - 1/4 cup chocolate-covered cherries

→ Condiments

18 - 1/4 cup honey
19 - 1/4 cup fig jam

→ Decorative Elements

20 - Edible gold leaf accents
21 - Rosemary sprigs

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place cheeses and folded meats evenly across the serving board, allowing space for easy access.
02 - Distribute assorted crackers and sliced baguette around the cheeses.
03 - Artfully place fresh fruits on the board, highlighting pear slices and dried figs as focal points.
04 - Fill small bowls with pistachios, candied pecans, chocolate coins, and marzipan birds; arrange them around the board.
05 - Place honey and fig jam in small ramekins or bowls, tucking them among other ingredients.
06 - Decorate with edible gold leaf accents and rosemary sprigs for a festive appearance.
07 - Incorporate any additional items representing each of the twelve days for a complete presentation.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Festive and colorful presentation
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • For a fully vegetarian board omit meats and add more cheeses olives or roasted vegetables
  • Swap in gluten-free crackers if needed
03 -
  • Label each snack with the corresponding day to enhance the theme
  • Use small ramekins to keep wet ingredients tidy
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