Holiday Dessert Cheeseboard Recipe

ByIsabella Vance
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Introduction

Celebrate the season with this delightful Holiday Dessert Cheeseboard, a festive mix of cheeses, chocolates, nuts, and sweet treats. Perfect for gatherings, it offers a beautiful and delicious way to enjoy holiday flavors all in one spread.

A large white plate holds layers of different cheeses: a thick, pale wedge with a red rind on the right, a soft white round with bits inside near the center, and two other creamy white blocks below and to the left. Around the cheeses are scattered dark grapes, bright red cranberries, pistachios, and slices of fruit and nut bread placed in small groups. To the top left and bottom right of the plate are clusters of red, round crackers. Near the center are dark chocolates, some round with white sprinkles, and several small chocolate cups arranged in two neat rows. There are also gingerbread-shaped cookies in light brown, white peppermint bark with red specks in wavy, flat pieces, and fresh pomegranate halves placed near the top edge and lower right side of the plate. Two white bowls sit nearby, one with mixed nuts and the other with dark chocolate-covered treats. A few candy canes, various dark chocolate bars wrapped in shiny paper, and a festive red ornament complete the spread, all set on a white marbled texture. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

  • Syrah soaked Toscano cheese*
  • White Stilton with cranberries*
  • Triple crème brie
  • Cranberry spice spreadable cheese*
  • Manchego cheese
  • Your favorite crackers
  • White chocolate peppermint covered pretzels*
  • Dark chocolate and milk chocolate covered pretzels
  • Gingerbread men cookies
  • Chocolate peppermint candies
  • Any other cookies or holiday treats!
  • Assorted nuts*
  • Chocolove bars
  • Chocolove cups
  • Chocolove gourmet candy bars
  • Fresh pomegranates
  • Fresh cranberries*
  • Glasses or shots of Bailey’s or any Irish cream on the rocks!

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Begin by placing the cheeses on your board as the centerpiece.
  2. Step 2: Add any bowls of nuts or small plates of cookies around the cheeses.
  3. Step 3: Arrange the crackers, gingerbread men, and chocolate-covered pretzels around the main items.
  4. Step 4: Fill in the remaining spaces with the chocolate bars, chocolate cups, and chocolate candies.
  5. Step 5: Complete the board by filling all smaller gaps with nuts, fresh pomegranate seeds, fresh cranberries, additional baked treats, and glasses of Irish cream or Bailey’s.
  6. Step 6: Add any other favorite holiday treats to make the board even more festive and personal.

Tips & Variations

  • Look for syrah soaked Toscano and white Stilton with cranberries at Trader Joe’s for authentic flavors.
  • Substitute the cranberry spice spreadable cheese with seasonal alternatives if unavailable; Boursin’s version is especially popular in the holidays.
  • Use fresh cranberries to decorate and fill gaps—they add color but can be swapped for sweetened dried cranberries if preferred.
  • Choose your favorite nuts and chocolates to tailor the board to your taste or dietary needs.

Storage

Store any leftover cheeses in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Keep crackers and cookies in separate sealed bags to maintain freshness. Nuts and chocolates should be stored in a cool, dry place. Reheat is not applicable, but allow cheeses to come to room temperature before serving again for best flavor.

How to Serve

A white round plate holds a layered snack board with several distinct sections: at the top near the center are light brown toasted nut breads sprinkled with seeds, scattered pistachios beside them; to the right, a large block of pale yellow cheese with a thin red rind, surrounded by dark grapes and fresh bright red cranberries; below the cheese, a smaller white cheese block with a soft texture sits near more toasted nut breads; near the bottom center, thin round red crackers are stacked neatly; to the left of the crackers, there is a round cheese with small dark bits inside; pomegranate seeds spill from open pomegranate halves placed at the edges; around the plate on the white marbled surface are dark chocolate pieces, white pretzels with red bits, gingerbread cookies shaped like gingerbread men, dark coated nuts, and pistachios spread loosely; soft string lights and silver decorative balls add a festive touch. The whole scene looks rich in colors and textures. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the cheeseboard in advance?

Yes, assemble the board a few hours before your event and cover loosely with plastic wrap; add fresh items like pomegranates and crackers just before serving to keep them crisp and vibrant.

What can I serve if I don’t drink Irish cream?

You can substitute with non-alcoholic cream liqueurs, sparkling cider, or simply enjoy the dessert board without a drink—it pairs wonderfully with a variety of beverages.

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Holiday Dessert Cheeseboard Recipe

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6-8
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Description

Create a festive Holiday Dessert Cheeseboard perfect for entertaining with an assortment of cheeses, crackers, chocolates, nuts, and seasonal treats. This no-cook recipe involves arranging a delicious variety of sweet and savory items like syrah soaked Toscano cheese, cranberry spice spreadable cheese, chocolate covered pretzels, fresh pomegranates, and more for a stunning presentation that guests will love.

Ingredients

Cheeses

  • Syrah soaked Toscano cheese
  • White Stilton with cranberries
  • Triple crème brie
  • Cranberry spice spreadable cheese
  • Manchego cheese

Crackers & Cookies

  • Your favorite crackers
  • Gingerbread men cookies
  • White chocolate peppermint covered pretzels
  • Dark chocolate and milk chocolate covered pretzels
  • Any other cookies or holiday treats

Chocolate & Candy

  • Chocolove bars
  • Chocolove cups
  • Chocolove gourmet candy bars
  • Chocolate peppermint candies

Fruits & Nuts

  • Assorted nuts
  • Fresh pomegranates
  • Fresh cranberries

Beverages

  • Glasses or shots of Bailey’s or any Irish cream on the rocks

Instructions

  1. Arrange the Cheeses: Start by placing the various cheeses like syrah soaked Toscano, white Stilton with cranberries, triple crème brie, cranberry spice spreadable cheese, and manchego cheese on your serving board to create the base focal points.
  2. Add Bowls and Small Plates: Place any bowls of assorted nuts or small plates of cookies on the board around the cheeses to create visual balance and accessibility.
  3. Position Crackers and Cookies: Arrange your favorite crackers alongside gingerbread men cookies and both white chocolate peppermint and dark/milk chocolate covered pretzels around the cheeses and bowls, making sure they are evenly spaced.
  4. Fill with Chocolates and Candies: Scatter Chocolove bars, Chocolove cups, Chocolove gourmet candy bars, and chocolate peppermint candies in remaining spaces to add color and sweetness.
  5. Fill Smaller Gaps: Use fresh pomegranates, fresh cranberries, additional nuts, baked treats, and any other holiday add-ons to fill in any smaller empty spaces, ensuring the board looks full and festive.
  6. Add Beverages: Serve with glasses or shots of Bailey’s or any Irish cream on the rocks alongside the cheeseboard for a complementary drink option.

Notes

  • The syrah soaked Toscano cheese and white Stilton with cranberries can be found at Trader Joe’s; Sartori merlot soaked bellavitano cheese is a similar alternative.
  • The cranberry spice spreadable cheese from Boursin is seasonal and available primarily during the holiday season.
  • White chocolate peppermint covered pretzels and rosemary sea salt nut mix are recommended from Trader Joe’s but feel free to use your favorites.
  • Fresh cranberries are used primarily for aesthetic filler since they are bitter; you can substitute sweetened dried cranberries if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: holiday dessert cheeseboard, festive cheese board, holiday snacks, party appetizers, Christmas dessert board, no-cook holiday recipe

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