A sophisticated board with cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruits, nuts, and artisan accoutrements for upscale gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Brie, sliced into wedges
02 - 3.5 oz Aged Manchego, cut into triangles
03 - 3.5 oz Gorgonzola Dolce, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz Goat cheese, formed into small rounds
→ Charcuterie
05 - 2.8 oz Prosciutto
06 - 2.8 oz Finocchiona salami, thinly sliced
07 - 2.8 oz Coppa, thinly sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 cup seedless red grapes, on the vine
09 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
10 - 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
11 - 1 ripe apple, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
→ Nuts & Extras
13 - 1/3 cup roasted Marcona almonds
14 - 1/3 cup candied walnuts
15 - 1/4 cup Castelvetrano olives, drained
→ Accompaniments
16 - 1/4 cup fig jam
17 - 1/4 cup honey with honey dipper
18 - 1/2 baguette, sliced and lightly toasted
19 - 1 box artisan crackers
# Directions:
01 - Place all cheese varieties evenly spaced on a large wooden or marble serving board.
02 - Fold or gently roll charcuterie slices and arrange them nestled among the cheeses.
03 - Fill remaining spaces with clusters of grapes, raspberries, and fan thin slices of pear and apple for visual appeal.
04 - Place dried apricots, roasted almonds, candied walnuts, and olives in small piles or decorative bowls across the board.
05 - Set fig jam and honey in small ramekins on the board, arranging toasted baguette slices and crackers along edges or in a side basket.
06 - Enhance presentation with edible flowers or fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary.
07 - Present immediately, allowing cheeses to temper to room temperature for optimal flavor.
