A colorful holiday platter featuring cranberry sauce, assorted cheeses, meats, and fresh fruits for sharing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cranberry Sauce
01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup orange juice
04 - 1 teaspoon orange zest
→ Cheeses
05 - 5 ounces brie, sliced
06 - 5 ounces sharp white cheddar, cubed
07 - 4 ounces goat cheese, formed into small rounds
→ Meats
08 - 3.5 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
09 - 3.5 ounces salami, sliced
→ Crackers & Bread
10 - 3.5 ounces water crackers
11 - 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
→ Fruits & Nuts
12 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
13 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
14 - 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
15 - 1/4 cup fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and zest in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
02 - On a large round platter or board, form a circular wreath shape using fresh rosemary sprigs as the base.
03 - Place spoonfuls of the cooled cranberry sauce evenly around the rosemary wreath at intervals.
04 - Sectionally arrange sliced cheeses, prosciutto, salami (if using), water crackers, and toasted baguette slices around the wreath, alternating for visual interest.
05 - Nestle seedless grapes, dried apricots, and toasted pecans or walnuts between the cheese and meat sections to create a full and festive appearance.
06 - Add additional rosemary sprigs for garnish and serve immediately for optimal freshness.
