Galentines Brunch Board (Print)

A vibrant, shareable board with bagels, lox, and fresh berries perfect for a festive brunch gathering.

# Components:

→ Bagels & Breads

01 - 6 assorted bagels (plain, sesame, everything, or preferred varieties), sliced
02 - 1 small baguette, sliced (optional)

→ Fish & Proteins

03 - 10 oz sliced smoked salmon (lox)
04 - 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved

→ Cheeses & Spreads

05 - 8 oz plain cream cheese, softened
06 - 4 oz herbed cream cheese
07 - 2 oz whipped goat cheese (optional)

→ Fresh Produce

08 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
09 - 1 cup raspberries
10 - 1 cup blueberries
11 - 1 cup blackberries
12 - 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 small bunch fresh dill
15 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges
16 - 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
17 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Garnishes & Toppings

18 - 1/4 cup capers, drained
19 - 1/2 cup pickled red onions
20 - 1/4 cup sliced radishes
21 - Fresh chives, finely chopped
22 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Position bagel and baguette slices around the outer perimeter of a large serving board or platter.
02 - Place bowls containing plain cream cheese, herbed cream cheese, and whipped goat cheese at strategic points across the board.
03 - Artfully fold and arrange the lox in distinct sections alongside the bagels for visual appeal.
04 - Position hard-boiled egg halves in fanned formations to facilitate easy guest access.
05 - Distribute fresh berries in clustered groupings throughout the board to create vibrant visual contrast.
06 - Arrange cucumber slices, avocado, tomato halves, and red onion in separate designated sections.
07 - Complete the board by filling gaps with radish slices, pickled onions, capers, and lemon wedges.
08 - Distribute fresh dill and chopped chives evenly across the board, finishing with freshly ground black pepper.
09 - Present immediately to guests with small plates, spreading knives, and napkins.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero actual cooking required, yet it looks like you spent all morning preparing.
  • Everyone builds their own plate exactly how they want it, which somehow makes brunch feel more fun and less stressful.
  • The colors alone make people smile before they even taste anything.
  • It's elegant enough for impressing someone special but casual enough for a lazy morning with friends.
02 -
  • Arrange everything on a cold board if possible—pop your platter in the freezer for 10 minutes before building so the lox and cream cheese don't soften too quickly on a warm surface.
  • Don't slice your bagels more than an hour before serving, or they start drying out and lose that tender interior.
03 -
  • Use a wooden board instead of a glass platter if you can—it looks warmer, your spreader won't slide around, and somehow food just looks more appetizing on wood.
  • If you're worried about the board feeling too crowded, remember that slight abundance makes people feel celebrated, not claustrophobic.
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