Save to Pinterest 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 always brightens our holiday brunch table and gets everyone excited to dig in and customize their own bites.
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
- Arrange the bagels:
- Arrange the sliced cranberry and plain bagels in a circular or oval pattern on a large serving board or platter.
- Prepare spreads:
- Place the cream cheese, cranberry cream cheese, and honey in small serving bowls with spreading knives.
- Arrange proteins and cucumber:
- Neatly fan out the smoked salmon, hard-boiled eggs, and cucumber slices around the bagels.
- Add fresh fruit:
- Add red grapes, radish slices, pomegranate arils, and fresh cranberries in small clusters for color and variety.
- Fill gaps:
- Fill in gaps with lemon wedges, capers, red onions, dill sprigs, and nuts.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle chopped chives over the cream cheese bowls for freshness.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, allowing guests to assemble their own bagels with desired toppings.
Save to Pinterest We love gathering around this board each holiday and sharing stories while mixing and matching our favorite flavors and textures.
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 per serving.
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Recipe FAQs
- → Can I make this board vegetarian?
Yes, simply omit the smoked salmon and replace it with hummus or roasted vegetables for a satisfying vegetarian option.
- → What type of bagels work best here?
Cranberry bagels add festive color and flavor, but plain or sesame bagels can be swapped according to availability or preference.
- → How should I arrange the ingredients on the board?
Arrange bagels in a circle or oval, then fan out spreads, smoked salmon, eggs, and fresh produce around them to create a colorful, inviting display.
- → Are nuts necessary for this board?
While not essential, toasted pecans or walnuts add a nice crunch and complement the creamy and fresh components well.
- → What beverages pair well with this spread?
Light drinks like sparkling wine, mimosas, or hot cider pair beautifully, enhancing the festive flavors of the board.