Bridal Shower Bubbly Board (Printer-Friendly)

A visually stunning board with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and decadent accents for special celebrations.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz triple cream brie, cut into small wedges
02 - 5.3 oz manchego, sliced into thin triangles
03 - 5.3 oz aged white cheddar, cubed

→ Fruits

04 - 1 cup white grapes, small clusters
05 - 2 pears, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into small cubes
07 - 1 cup fresh lychee, peeled and pitted

→ Accents

08 - ½ cup Marcona almonds
09 - ½ cup white chocolate truffles
10 - ¼ cup lemon curd, served in a small bowl
11 - ½ cup plain or vanilla yogurt-covered pretzels
12 - Edible white or yellow flowers (e.g., chamomile, pansies)

→ Breads & Crackers

13 - 1 baguette, sliced into uniform rounds
14 - 1 box water crackers

→ Beverages

15 - 2 bottles dry sparkling wine (Champagne, Cava, or Prosecco), well chilled
16 - Lemon twists or edible gold leaf (optional, for garnish)

# Directions:

01 - Slice cheeses and fruits into small, uniform pieces or clusters to ensure a cohesive presentation.
02 - On a large white or marble board, place each cheese type in small, identical clusters spaced evenly for an elegant look.
03 - Place fruit clusters alternating with cheese groups to achieve a balanced and visually appealing color distribution.
04 - Fill small bowls with lemon curd and position them on opposite sides of the board to provide flavor contrast.
05 - Arrange Marcona almonds, white chocolate truffles, and yogurt-covered pretzels in neat, separate clusters symmetrically across the board.
06 - Fan the baguette slices and arrange water crackers in uniform stacks along the board edges to frame the display.
07 - Decorate with edible flowers and, if desired, a touch of edible gold leaf for added sophistication.
08 - Present immediately alongside chilled sparkling wine, offering lemon twists as a garnish for each flute.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent thirty minutes—and that feeling of creating something beautiful is honestly the best part
  • Every element serves double duty: nourishing your guests while making your table look like it walked out of a glossy magazine
  • There's no cooking involved, which means you can have everything ready before your guests arrive, staying present instead of stressed
02 -
  • Keep all elements truly chilled until the last possible moment—this isn't just about food safety, it's about taste. Cheese is better cold, fruits taste crisper, and even crackers seem to crunch louder when they're fresh from the cool. Thirty minutes out of the refrigerator can change everything.
  • The secret that changed everything for me was slicing the pears and immediately tossing them in lemon juice. I learned this the hard way, having to remake a board when browning pears made the whole thing look tired instead of fresh. Now I always keep lemon juice nearby while prepping fruits.
03 -
  • Toast your baguette slices lightly under the broiler just before serving—they'll stay crisp longer and have a subtle richness that feels intentional and professional
  • Keep a tiny spray bottle of lemon juice nearby while you're arranging. A quick mist over the pears as you work prevents browning and keeps everything looking pristine until the moment you serve
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