Celebrate with meats, cheeses, fruits, and a spiced gingerbread dip for a festive party platter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Charcuterie Board Selection
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz salami
03 - 3.5 oz smoked ham
04 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, cubed
05 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced
06 - 4.2 oz gouda, sliced
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small bunch green grapes
09 - 1 apple, sliced
10 - 1 pear, sliced
11 - 2.1 oz dried apricots
12 - 2.1 oz dried figs, halved
13 - 1.8 oz mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
14 - 4.2 oz assorted crackers
15 - 2.8 oz breadsticks
→ Gingerbread Dip
16 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
17 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
18 - 2.1 oz powdered sugar
19 - 2 tbsp molasses
20 - 1 tsp ground ginger
21 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
22 - 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
23 - 0.25 tsp ground cloves
24 - 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
25 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Combine softened cream cheese and unsalted butter in a medium bowl, beating until the mixture is smooth and aerated.
02 - Add powdered sugar, molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until the dip achieves a creamy, unified texture. Transfer to a small serving bowl and chill until serving.
03 - Artfully arrange prosciutto, salami, smoked ham, aged cheddar, brie, gouda, fruits, dried fruits, nuts, crackers, and breadsticks across a large serving board or platter.
04 - Position the gingerbread dip centrally or to one side of the board for easy access.
05 - Offer immediately, permitting guests to pair the gingerbread dip with selections of fruit, cheese, or crackers as preferred.
