Festive snack tray shaped like a Christmas stocking, featuring cheeses, meats, fresh produce, and dips for easy entertaining.
# 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 - ½ cup green olives, pitted
10 - ½ cup cucumber slices
→ Dips & Spreads
11 - ½ cup hummus
12 - ¼ cup whole-grain mustard
→ Festive Garnishes
13 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
14 - Pomegranate seeds for color
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Arrange salami slices or baguette pieces along a large serving board to form the outline of a Christmas stocking.
02 - Place cubed sharp cheddar and Swiss cheeses in the heel and toe sections within the border.
03 - Distribute cherry tomatoes and red grapes evenly along the main body area to create a vibrant red section.
04 - Arrange crackers and cucumber slices along the edges and cuff area to enhance texture and visual appeal.
05 - Set small bowls containing green olives and hummus near the top opening of the stocking.
06 - Insert sliced prosciutto and extra crackers to fill empty spaces and maintain the stocking shape.
07 - Decorate the arrangement with fresh rosemary sprigs and sprinkle pomegranate seeds for a festive accent.
08 - Present immediately, inviting guests to serve themselves from the tray.
