A vibrant holiday stocking shaped board with meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers for gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz Genoa salami, thinly sliced
03 - 3.5 oz spicy soppressata, thinly sliced
04 - 1.8 oz coppa or bresaola (optional)
→ Cheeses
05 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz manchego, sliced
08 - 2.8 oz goat cheese, formed into small rounds
→ Fresh & Dried Fruits
09 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
10 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
11 - 1 small pomegranate, seeded
12 - ½ cup dried apricots
13 - ½ cup dried figs, halved
→ Accompaniments
14 - ½ cup mixed olives
15 - ¼ cup cornichons or mini gherkins
16 - ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
17 - ½ cup honey or fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
18 - 1 baguette, sliced
19 - 1 box assorted crackers
→ Garnish
20 - Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs
21 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Place parchment paper on the serving board and sketch the shape of a Christmas stocking as a guide.
02 - Cluster the various cheeses to form the base and toe areas of the stocking shape.
03 - Fold and layer the sliced meats along the side and ankle sections, alternating colors and textures.
04 - Fill gaps with grapes, raspberries, and pomegranate seeds to enhance color and vibrancy.
05 - Place dried apricots, figs, olives, and cornichons in small groups evenly across the board.
06 - Arrange sliced baguette and assorted crackers around the board edges and in the cuff area of the stocking.
07 - Serve honey or fig jam in a separate small bowl alongside the board.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary, thyme sprigs, and optional edible flowers for a festive touch.
09 - Present immediately and replenish ingredients as needed during service.
