A festive tray featuring cheeses, meats, fresh produce, and dips arranged in a Christmas stocking shape.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz Swiss cheese, cubed
→ Meats (optional)
03 - 3.5 oz sliced salami
04 - 3.5 oz sliced prosciutto
→ Crackers & Breads
05 - 20 assorted crackers
06 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Fresh Produce
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
08 - 1 cup red grapes
09 - 1/2 cup pitted green olives
10 - 1/2 cup cucumber slices
→ Dips & Spreads
11 - 1/2 cup hummus
12 - 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
→ Festive Garnishes
13 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
14 - Pomegranate seeds
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Arrange salami slices or baguette pieces on a large serving board to form the outline of a Christmas stocking.
02 - Fill the toe and heel sections of the stocking outline with cubed sharp cheddar and Swiss cheeses.
03 - Distribute cherry tomatoes and red grapes along the main stocking body to create a festive red area.
04 - Position assorted crackers and cucumber slices around the edges or in the cuff section of the stocking.
05 - Present pitted green olives and hummus in small bowls placed at the opening of the stocking.
06 - Insert prosciutto slices and additional crackers to fill any gaps and maintain the stocking’s shape.
07 - Decorate the arrangement with fresh rosemary sprigs and sprinkle pomegranate seeds for visual appeal.
08 - Serve immediately and invite guests to help themselves.
