Elegant board of meats, cheeses, fruit, and bite-sized cheesecakes ideal for entertaining family and friends.
# What you need:
→ Charcuterie Selection
01 - 4.2 ounces prosciutto
02 - 4.2 ounces salami
03 - 4.2 ounces chorizo
04 - 4.2 ounces coppa
→ Cheeses
05 - 5.3 ounces aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 5.3 ounces brie, sliced
07 - 5.3 ounces goat cheese, rolled into balls
08 - 5.3 ounces gouda, cubed
→ Crackers & Bread
09 - 7.1 ounces assorted crackers
10 - 1 baguette, sliced
→ Fruits & Nuts
11 - 1 cup red grapes
12 - 1 cup green grapes
13 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
14 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
15 - 0.5 cup dried figs
16 - 0.5 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
→ Condiments
17 - 0.25 cup fig jam
18 - 0.25 cup honey
19 - 0.25 cup whole grain mustard
20 - 0.5 cup cornichons
→ Mini Festive Cheesecakes - Crust
21 - 3.5 ounces graham crackers, finely crushed
22 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
23 - 2.1 ounces unsalted butter, melted
→ Mini Festive Cheesecakes - Filling
24 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
25 - 2.7 ounces granulated sugar
26 - 1 large egg
27 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
28 - 0.25 cup sour cream
→ Mini Festive Cheesecakes - Topping
29 - 0.25 cup cranberry sauce or raspberry preserves
30 - Fresh mint, for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 340°F. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Combine crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press approximately 1 teaspoon of mixture into each liner to create an even crust.
03 - Using an electric mixer or whisk, blend cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream; mix gently until just incorporated.
04 - Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling onto each crust. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until centers are just set. Let cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
05 - Top each cheesecake with a small spoonful of cranberry sauce or raspberry preserves and a sprig of fresh mint.
06 - On a large serving board or platter, artfully arrange meats, cheeses, crackers, baguette slices, fruits, nuts, and condiments. Place mini cheesecakes prominently at the center.
07 - Present the board at room temperature to maximize flavor and texture.
