Cranberry Sleigh Bagel Board (Printable)

A vibrant board with cranberry bagels, creamy spreads, fruits, smoked salmon, and fresh garnishes.

# Components:

→ Bagels & Breads

01 - 6 mini cranberry bagels, sliced
02 - 6 mini plain or sesame bagels, sliced

→ Creamy Spreads

03 - 7 oz whipped cream cheese
04 - 3.5 oz cranberry cream cheese (blend 2 tbsp cranberry sauce with cream cheese)
05 - 2 tbsp honey

→ Proteins

06 - 5 oz smoked salmon slices
07 - 6 hard-boiled eggs, halved

→ Fresh Produce

08 - 1 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish)
09 - 1 cup red grapes
10 - 1 cup sliced cucumber
11 - 1 small bunch radishes, thinly sliced
12 - 1 cup pomegranate arils
13 - 1/2 cup fresh dill sprigs
14 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

→ Extras & Toppings

15 - 1/4 cup capers
16 - 1/4 cup sliced red onions
17 - 1/4 cup chopped chives
18 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts

# Method:

01 - Place the sliced cranberry and plain bagels evenly around a large serving board or platter in a circular or oval shape.
02 - Spoon whipped cream cheese, cranberry cream cheese, and honey into small bowls with spreading knives.
03 - Fan out smoked salmon slices, halved hard-boiled eggs, and cucumber slices around the arranged bagels.
04 - Distribute red grapes, radish slices, pomegranate arils, and fresh cranberries in small clusters for color and variety.
05 - Fill remaining spaces with lemon wedges, capers, red onion slices, dill sprigs, and toasted nuts.
06 - Sprinkle chopped chives over the cream cheese bowls for added freshness.
07 - Present immediately, allowing guests to build their own bagels with preferred toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Features a variety of fresh and vibrant ingredients
  • Easy to assemble and perfect for holiday entertaining
02 -
  • For a vegetarian board, omit smoked salmon and add hummus or roasted vegetables
  • Swap cranberry bagels for regular if unavailable
03 -
  • Chill cream cheeses slightly before serving to keep them firm for spreading
  • Use toasted nuts for added crunch and aroma
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