Final Curtain Grazing Board (Printer-Friendly)

A stunning board with cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, and charcuterie arranged for visual flair and taste.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Brie, sliced into wedges
02 - 5.3 oz Aged Cheddar, cut into sticks
03 - 4.2 oz Blue Cheese, broken into chunks

→ Charcuterie

04 - 3.5 oz Prosciutto, loosely draped
05 - 3.5 oz Soppressata, folded

→ Fresh Produce

06 - 1 cup Red Grapes, on the stem
07 - 1 cup Fresh Figs, halved
08 - 1 cup Strawberries, halved
09 - 1 cup Pomegranate seeds

→ Breads & Crackers

10 - 1 Baguette, sliced
11 - 5.3 oz Seeded Crackers

→ Condiments & Extras

12 - 0.5 cup Fig Jam
13 - 0.25 cup Honey
14 - 0.5 cup Marcona Almonds
15 - 0.5 cup Olives (green and black, pitted)
16 - Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme) for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Select a large wooden or marble serving board and place it near the edge of the table for dramatic presentation.
02 - Position the cheeses so that some wedges and sticks extend slightly beyond the edge of the board, evoking the look of draped curtains.
03 - Layer and fold prosciutto and soppressata slices to create an elegant cascading effect down the sides of the board.
04 - Nestle grapes, figs, strawberries, and pomegranate seeds among the cheeses and meats, allowing some to trail over the edges for visual flow.
05 - Fan out sliced baguette and position crackers alongside cheeses, permitting a slight overhang for depth.
06 - Place small bowls containing fig jam, honey, olives, and almonds strategically on the board to create balance and variety.
07 - Tuck fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs between ingredients for a fragrant, polished finish.
08 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to graze and savor the array of flavors.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours when you actually spent twenty minutes, and people will believe every second of it.
  • Everyone finds something they love because you're essentially throwing a flavor party where all tastes are invited.
  • The drama of ingredients spilling over the edge makes it feel like an occasion even on an ordinary Tuesday.
02 -
  • The cascade is only dramatic if you actually let it cascade; playing it safe with everything contained on the board defeats the entire point.
  • Timing matters more than you'd think: cut the figs right before serving, arrange everything within thirty minutes of guests arriving, so nothing starts looking tired or oxidized.
  • The empty spaces matter as much as the full ones; a board that looks like tetris is overwhelming, but one with breathing room feels intentional and elegant.
03 -
  • Keep your garnish herbs in a small glass of water backstage until the last moment so they stay perky and fragrant when guests arrive.
  • Arrange everything on a chilled board if possible, which keeps cheeses from getting too soft and makes everything taste fresher longer.
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