Pin This A festive and colorful brunch board featuring cranberry bagels, creamy spreads, fresh fruit, smoked salmon, and seasonal garnishes—perfect for entertaining during the holidays.
This board became our holiday go-to because it pleases everyone and looks beautiful on the table.
Ingredients
- Bagels & Breads: 6 mini cranberry bagels, sliced 6 mini plain or sesame bagels, sliced
- Creamy Spreads: 200 g (7 oz) whipped cream cheese 100 g (3.5 oz) cranberry cream cheese (blend 2 tbsp cranberry sauce with cream cheese) 2 tbsp honey
- Proteins: 150 g (5 oz) smoked salmon slices 6 hard-boiled eggs, halved
- Fresh Produce: 1 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish) 1 cup red grapes 1 cup sliced cucumber 1 small bunch radishes, thinly sliced 1 cup pomegranate arils 1/2 cup fresh dill sprigs 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Extras & Toppings: 1/4 cup capers 1/4 cup sliced red onions 1/4 cup chopped chives 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the sliced cranberry and plain bagels in a circular or oval pattern on a large serving board or platter.
- Step 2:
- Place the cream cheese, cranberry cream cheese, and honey in small serving bowls with spreading knives.
- Step 3:
- Neatly fan out the smoked salmon, hard-boiled eggs, and cucumber slices around the bagels.
- Step 4:
- Add red grapes, radish slices, pomegranate arils, and fresh cranberries in small clusters for color and variety.
- Step 5:
- Fill in gaps with lemon wedges, capers, red onions, dill sprigs, and nuts.
- Step 6:
- Sprinkle chopped chives over the cream cheese bowls for freshness.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately, allowing guests to assemble their own bagels with desired toppings.
Pin This This recipe brings our family together every holiday season with laughter and shared plates.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter Small bowls for spreads and toppings Spreading knives or spoons Sharp knife (for slicing vegetables and bagels)
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (bagels) Milk (cream cheese) Fish (smoked salmon) Eggs Tree nuts (pecans/walnuts) May contain traces of sesame (if using sesame bagels) Always check ingredient labels for additional allergens or cross-contamination
Nutritional Information
Calories: 410 Total Fat: 15 g Carbohydrates: 54 g Protein: 17 g
Pin This This bagel board is as delightful to make as it is to eat, perfect for any holiday gathering.
Recipe Q&A
- → Can I make this board vegetarian?
Yes, simply omit the smoked salmon and replace it with hummus or roasted vegetables for a delicious vegetarian alternative.
- → How should I arrange the bagels and toppings?
Arrange sliced cranberry and plain bagels in a circular or oval pattern, then fan out spreads, smoked salmon, fresh produce, and garnishes around them for a colorful display.
- → What can I substitute if cranberry bagels are unavailable?
You can use regular or sesame bagels as a substitute while maintaining the overall presentation and flavor balance.
- → Are there any nut-free options?
Yes, simply omit the toasted pecans or walnuts and increase fresh produce or spreads to maintain texture variety.
- → What drinks pair well with this board?
The board pairs beautifully with sparkling wine, mimosas, or hot cider to complement its festive flavors.