Description
An inviting cheese board filled with artisanal cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, and nuts, perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup assorted cheeses (e.g., brie, cheddar, gouda)
- 1 cup cured meats (e.g., prosciutto, salami)
- 1 cup fresh fruits (e.g., grapes, figs, apple slices)
- 1/2 cup nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 1/2 cup olives (e.g., kalamata, green)
- 1 baguette or crackers (about 10–12 pieces)
- Optional: honey or fig jam for drizzling
- Optional: fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Choose Your Platter: Select a beautiful wooden board, marble slab, or even a large plate to serve as your base.
- Arrange the Cheeses: Start by placing your cheeses on the board. Cut some into wedges or cubes, leaving others whole for variety in presentation.
- Add the Meats: Fold the cured meats and arrange them in small sections around the cheeses to encourage mixing of flavors.
- Incorporate Fruits: Nestle the fresh fruits around the cheeses and meats. Place whole grapes and figs beside sliced apple for contrast in color and texture.
- Add Nuts and Olives: Scatter the nuts and olives to also create a visual allure. Feel free to use small bowls for the olives to keep them contained.
- Include Bread or Crackers: Lean the baguette slices or crackers against the edge of the board for easy access.
- Garnish: Drizzle a little honey or fig jam over the cheeses and add fresh herbs as a pop of color and a hint of fragrance.
- Serve and Enjoy: Encourage guests to explore the different flavors and combinations with toothpicks or cheese knives!
- Pro Tip: Avoid crowding the platter; it should be an inviting spread, not a disorganized pile.
Notes
Cheese boards are best enjoyed fresh and should be served at room temperature for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg