Festive snack tray shaped like a Christmas stocking with cheese, meats, fresh fruits, and garnishes.
# 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 - 0.5 cup pitted green olives
10 - 0.5 cup cucumber slices
→ Dips & Spreads
11 - 0.5 cup hummus
12 - 0.25 cup whole-grain mustard
→ Festive Garnishes
13 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
14 - Pomegranate seeds
# Method:
01 - Arrange salami slices or baguette slices on a large rectangular or stocking-shaped board to form the outline of a Christmas stocking.
02 - Fill the toe and heel sections within the outline using cubed sharp cheddar and Swiss cheeses.
03 - Place cherry tomatoes and red grapes along the main body area inside the stocking shape to create a festive red section.
04 - Distribute assorted crackers and cucumber slices around the edges or in the cuff section of the stocking.
05 - Position small bowls containing pitted green olives, hummus, and whole-grain mustard near the top or opening of the stocking.
06 - Tuck prosciutto slices and additional crackers into remaining gaps to maintain the overall stocking shape.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and sprinkle pomegranate seeds to add festive color and aroma.
08 - Present immediately and invite guests to serve themselves.
