# Components:
→ Charcuterie Selection
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz smoked ham, sliced
04 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, cut into cubes
05 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced
06 - 4.2 oz gouda, sliced
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes, washed
08 - 1 small bunch green grapes, washed
09 - 1 apple, cored and sliced
10 - 1 pear, cored and 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 - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
23 - 1/4 tsp ground cloves
24 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
25 - Pinch of salt
# Preparation Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, use a mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and light.
02 - Add powdered sugar, molasses, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until creamy and homogenous. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate until serving.
03 - Neatly arrange prosciutto, salami, smoked ham, aged cheddar, brie, and gouda on a large serving board, spacing each type for variety and convenience.
04 - Add grapes, apple slices, pear slices, dried apricots, dried figs, mixed nuts, crackers, and breadsticks to the board, arranging for visual contrast and accessibility.
05 - Place the chilled gingerbread dip in its bowl at the center or a corner of the board for easy access.
06 - Provide cheese knives, spoon, and tongs. Serve immediately and invite guests to pair dip with fruit, cheese, or crackers as desired.
