A festive snack tray shaped like a stocking, featuring cheeses, meats, fresh produce, and dips.
# Components:
→ 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 green olives, pitted
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 for color
# Method:
01 - Use slices of salami or baguette to create the outline of a Christmas stocking on a large serving board.
02 - Fill the toe and heel sections of the stocking outline with cubed cheddar and Swiss cheese.
03 - Place cherry tomatoes and red grapes along the body of the stocking to provide a festive red hue.
04 - Place crackers and cucumber slices around the stocking edges or in the cuff area to add texture.
05 - Set small bowls containing hummus and green olives near the stocking opening.
06 - Insert prosciutto slices and additional crackers to fill gaps and maintain the stocking shape.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and scatter pomegranate seeds for visual appeal.
08 - Present immediately and invite guests to help themselves.
