Description
A beautifully arranged cheese board featuring a variety of cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and accompaniments—perfect for entertaining or a casual yet elegant appetizer spread.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 wedge Brie cheese
- 1 block sharp cheddar cheese, cubed or sliced
- 1 wedge blue cheese or gorgonzola
- 1 log goat cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced salami or prosciutto
- 1/2 cup mixed crackers and/or sliced baguette
- 1/2 cup grapes or berries
- 1 apple or pear, sliced
- 1/4 cup dried fruits (e.g., apricots, figs)
- 1/4 cup mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 2 tablespoons honey or fig jam
- Fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary or thyme) for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Choose a large wooden board, slate, or serving platter as your base.
- Start by placing the cheeses evenly spaced across the board.
- Add sliced meats in small piles or artfully folded between cheeses.
- Fill in spaces with crackers and bread slices, grouping similar items together.
- Add fruits and dried fruits in small clusters around the board.
- Scatter nuts in empty spaces for texture and visual appeal.
- Place honey or jam in a small bowl and add to the board.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Let cheeses sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Balance flavors and textures with a mix of soft, hard, mild, and strong cheeses.
- Customize with seasonal produce and your favorite local cheeses and charcuterie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg