Ingredients
Scale
For the Savory Components:
- 8 oz aged cheddar cheese, cubed
- 6 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 6 oz salami, thinly sliced
- 4 oz prosciutto
- 6 oz turkey or ham, sliced
- 1 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
- 1/2 cup cornichons or small pickles
- 1/2 cup olives (green and Kalamata mix)
For the Sweet Components:
- 1 tube refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
- 3 medium Honeycrisp apples
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 8 oz chocolate-covered pretzels
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup fresh grapes (red and green)
- 2 pears, sliced
- 1/2 cup honey
For Assembly:
- Crackers (variety of shapes and flavors)
- Small bowls for dips and spreads
- Cheese knives and small spoons
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to cinnamon roll package directions. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters to create bite-sized pieces.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before adding to the board.
- Wash and dry all fresh fruits thoroughly. Cut apples into wedges and immediately toss with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Slice pears just before serving to maintain freshness. Arrange grapes in small clusters for easy grabbing.
- Choose a large wooden board, marble slab, or even a clean kitchen island as your foundation. You want plenty of space to spread everything out.
- Place small bowls around the board first – these will hold your caramel sauce, honey, pickles, and olives.
- Start with your largest cheese pieces first. Fan out the brie slices and create small piles of cheddar cubes.
- Crumble goat cheese into a small bowl or directly onto the board in designated spots.
- Fold salami slices in half and arrange in overlapping rows. Roll or fold prosciutto into loose rosettes.
- Layer turkey or ham slices and fan them out near complementary cheeses.
- Scatter the warm cinnamon roll bites around the board while they’re still slightly warm. Place chocolate-covered pretzels in clusters.
- Add dried cranberries to fill small gaps, and arrange fresh fruits in the remaining spaces.
- Tuck crackers into any open areas, standing some up vertically for visual interest. Sprinkle nuts throughout the board.
- Drizzle caramel over apple slices and place honey near the cheese sections. Add small spoons to any liquid accompaniments.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
