Winter Wonderland Appetizer Board (Printable)

Frosty-themed board with pale cheeses, nuts, crackers, and frosted accents perfect for winter gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz fresh goat cheese (log or rounds)
02 - 5.3 oz Brie or Camembert, rind trimmed
03 - 3.5 oz mild white cheddar or mozzarella, cubed

→ Nuts & Fruits

04 - 3.5 oz blanched almonds
05 - 3.5 oz macadamia nuts
06 - 3.5 oz dried white mulberries or white raisins
07 - 1 small bunch green grapes

→ Crackers & Bread

08 - 7 oz white rice crackers (gluten-free)
09 - 3.5 oz plain water crackers
10 - 1 small baguette, sliced and lightly toasted

→ Accents & Garnishes

11 - 1/4 cup edible silver leaf flakes or metallic silver dragées
12 - 1/4 cup white chocolate curls
13 - Light blue sugared almonds or Jordan almonds
14 - Fresh rosemary sprigs, dusted with powdered sugar

→ Accompaniments

15 - 1/4 cup honey or white fig jam
16 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt dip or whipped ricotta

# Directions:

01 - Place the cheeses in the center of a large serving board, spacing them for accessibility.
02 - Fan out the crackers, bread slices, and rice crackers around the cheeses evenly.
03 - Fill small bowls with blanched almonds, macadamia nuts, dried mulberries, and green grapes; place them at intervals around the board.
04 - Spoon honey or white fig jam and the yogurt dip into small ramekins and place on the board.
05 - Scatter white chocolate curls and light blue sugared almonds over empty spaces to add color and whimsy.
06 - Arrange rosemary sprigs dusted with powdered sugar for a snowy visual effect.
07 - Carefully place edible silver leaf flakes or metallic dragées as delicate accent points.
08 - Present immediately, ensuring all items are within easy reach for guests.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks so stunning that guests actually gasp when they see it—no complicated cooking required, just pure visual magic
  • Everything is ready to eat immediately, making it the perfect solution when you want to impress without stress
  • The combination of creamy, crunchy, sweet, and savory flavors keeps people coming back for more bites
  • You can prep it in just 20 minutes, which means more time enjoying the party with your guests
02 -
  • The edible silver and metallic elements are optional, but they're truly what transforms this from a nice cheese board into a show-stopping Winter Wonderland Platter. They cost very little and make an enormous impact, so don't skip them if you can find them.
  • Arrange everything on a cold board if possible—pop your platter in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before you start arranging. Cold cheese stays fresher looking and the whole presentation lasts longer as you serve.
  • The color cohesion is what makes this special. Every ingredient from the white mozzarella to the pale almonds to the dusty blue Jordan almonds was chosen to work together. If you have to substitute something, try to keep it in the white, cream, or pale blue family.
03 -
  • The secret to a platter that looks like it took hours but only took 20 minutes is to organize everything before you start arranging. Prep all your components, place them nearby in small bowls or on parchment paper, and then arrange with intention rather than scrambling to cut or portion things as you go.
  • Buy the edible silver and metallic decorations from specialty baking stores or online—regular craft stores often have versions that aren't food-grade, and you don't want to risk that. Food-grade metallics are labeled clearly and are worth the extra effort to source.
  • If you're serving this for a formal event, use only the finest cheeses and prettiest nuts you can find. If it's casual, this is the perfect time to experiment with cheese you've been curious about or nuts you don't usually buy. The format works beautifully either way.
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