Holiday Cheese Board Recipe

06 December 2024 –

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No holiday gathering is complete without the perfect appetizer, and a Holiday Cheese Board is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

In the latest holiday special of Around the Table, Shea welcomes Tieghan Gerard of Half Baked Harvest to create a festive Cider-Braised Beef Brisket. The perfect complement to this flavorful main dish? A stunning Holiday Cheese Board. As beautiful as it is delicious, this cheese board features a curated mix of flavors and textures that are sure to impress your guests. Whether you’re an experienced host or planning your first gathering, get simple tips for assembling a show-stopping board make it easy and stress-free (Follow along as Shea and Tieghan create the board here). Plus, it gives your guests something to enjoy while you put the finishing touches on the meal. Find more of Tieghan’s favorite recipes, in her latest cookbook, Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy. Watch Shea and Tieghan prepare the Cider-Braised Beef Brisket here, and get the Holiday Cheese Board recipe below.

Ingredients

3-4 cheese wedges/blocks, such as Brie, goat cheese, cheddar, and blue cheese
Assorted meats, such as salami, prosciutto, and pepperoni
Assorted nuts, such as Marcona almonds and pistachios
Assorted fruit, such as pomegranate, pears, citrus, and persimmons
Assorted veggies, such as marinated artichokes, mixed olives, and pickles
Spreads such as honey, fig preserves, and cranberry sauce
Crackers or a variety of your favorites

Method

Arrange the cheese on a large serving board. While the cheese is cold, slice or cube some of the cheese blocks/wedges, if desired. Slice the hard cheeses into slices and crumble some of the softer cheese so guests have an idea what to do.

Fill the board in with the meat, nuts, fruits, veggies, and spreads as desired. Add the crackers on the outside of the board, filling in the empty space. Serve the cheese board at room temperature.

*Favorite Holiday Cheeses: Brie, Humboldt fog goat cheese, sharp cheddar, and blue cheese