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 delightful bagel board became an instant favorite at my holiday gatherings, impressing guests with its variety and vibrant flavors.
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.
Save to Pinterest Family and friends gather around this vibrant board, sharing stories and creating joyful holiday memories while enjoying each bite.
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
Save to Pinterest Enjoy this colorful bagel board as a festive centerpiece that brings delicious variety and holiday cheer to your table.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I make a vegetarian version of this board?
Yes, simply omit the smoked salmon and add alternatives like hummus or roasted vegetables to maintain flavor and variety.
- → What can I substitute if cranberry bagels are unavailable?
You can use regular plain or sesame bagels as a versatile substitute without losing the overall appeal of the board.
- → How should I serve the spreads for easy enjoyment?
Place whipped cream cheese, cranberry cream cheese, and honey in small bowls with spreading knives nearby to let guests customize their bagels.
- → What garnishes enhance the presentation and taste?
Fresh cranberries, pomegranate arils, lemon wedges, capers, dill sprigs, red onions, chopped chives, and toasted nuts add both color and complex flavor nuances.
- → How long does preparation take for this brunch board?
Preparation usually takes about 25 minutes, with no cooking required, making it a quick and festive option.