Cranberry Sleigh Bagel Board (Printable Version)

A vibrant board with cranberry bagels, creamy spreads, fresh fruit, salmon, and seasonal garnishes ready to serve.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - ½ cup fresh dill sprigs
14 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges

→ Extras & Toppings

15 - ¼ cup capers
16 - ¼ cup sliced red onions
17 - ¼ cup chopped chives
18 - ¼ cup toasted pecans or walnuts

# Steps:

01 - Place the sliced cranberry and plain bagels in a circular or oval pattern on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Transfer whipped cream cheese, cranberry cream cheese, and honey into small serving bowls with spreading knives.
03 - Neatly fan out smoked salmon, 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 vibrant color and variety.
05 - Place lemon wedges, capers, sliced red onions, dill sprigs, and toasted nuts in remaining spaces to complete the board.
06 - Sprinkle chopped chives over the cream cheese bowls to enhance freshness and appearance.
07 - Present immediately, allowing guests to assemble their bagels with preferred toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and colorful presentation
  • Variety of fresh and creamy flavors
02 -
  • For a vegetarian board, omit smoked salmon and add hummus or roasted vegetables
  • Swap cranberry bagels for regular if unavailable
03 -
  • Add seasonal fruits such as sliced pears or apples for variety
  • Pair with sparkling wine mimosas or hot cider for a festive touch
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