Cranberry Sleigh Bagel Board (Printer-Friendly)

A vibrant brunch board featuring cranberry bagels, smoked salmon, fresh fruit, and creamy spreads for festive gatherings.

# What You 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 - 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

# Directions:

01 - Place sliced cranberry and plain bagels in a circular or oval pattern on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Place whipped cream cheese, cranberry cream cheese, and honey in 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 color and variety.
05 - Fill remaining spaces on the board with lemon wedges, capers, red onions, dill sprigs, and toasted nuts.
06 - Sprinkle chopped chives over the bowls of cream cheese for a fresh finish.
07 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to assemble bagels with desired toppings.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Festive and colorful presentation
  • Wide variety of flavors and textures
02 -
  • For a vegetarian board, omit smoked salmon and add hummus or roasted vegetables.
  • Swap cranberry bagels for regular if unavailable.
03 -
  • Use a variety of colors and textures for a visually appealing display
  • Prep items ahead to make assembly quick and easy on the day of serving
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