Twelve Days Christmas Snack (Printable View)

A colorful holiday snack board with cheeses, meats, fresh fruit, nuts, and festive garnishes for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, shaped 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 Make It:

01 - Place cheeses and folded or sliced meats evenly across the serving board with enough spacing for easy access.
02 - Surround cheeses with assorted crackers and sliced French baguette to complement the meats and cheeses.
03 - Artistically place sliced pear, apple, grapes, pomegranate seeds, and dried figs, emphasizing the pear and figs as focal points.
04 - Fill small bowls with pistachios, candied pecans, chocolate coins, marzipan birds, and chocolate-covered cherries, then arrange them around the board.
05 - Place honey and fig jam into ramekins or small bowls, tucking them thoughtfully between other items for easy dipping.
06 - Enhance presentation using edible gold leaf accents and fresh rosemary sprigs for a festive holiday touch.
07 - Incorporate any additional snacks representing the twelve days theme for a comprehensive festive display.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Vegetarian-friendly options available
  • Easy and quick to assemble with no cooking required
02 -
  • Omit meats for a fully vegetarian board adding more cheeses, olives, or roasted vegetables
  • Swap in gluten-free crackers if needed
03 -
  • Label each snack with a corresponding day to embrace the Twelve Days theme
  • Use fresh produce to enhance color and presentation
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