Lace & Pearls Elegant Board (Printer-Friendly)

Sophisticated board with cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruits, nuts, and artisan accompaniments for special occasions.

# What You 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, shaped 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 - ½ cup dried apricots

→ Nuts & Extras

13 - ⅓ cup roasted Marcona almonds
14 - ⅓ cup candied walnuts
15 - ¼ cup Castelvetrano olives, drained

→ Accompaniments

16 - ¼ cup fig jam
17 - ¼ cup honey with honey dipper
18 - ½ baguette, sliced and lightly toasted
19 - 1 box artisan crackers

# Directions:

01 - Place cheeses evenly spaced on a large wooden or marble board.
02 - Gently fold or roll charcuterie slices and nestle them between cheese selections.
03 - Fill spaces with clusters of grapes, raspberries, and fan thin slices of pear and apple for an elegant presentation.
04 - Arrange dried apricots, roasted almonds, candied walnuts, and olives in small piles or decorative bowls.
05 - Place fig jam and honey in small ramekins or bowls and set on the board.
06 - Add toasted baguette slices and artisan crackers along the board edges or in a separate basket.
07 - Finish with edible flowers or fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for a refined touch.
08 - Serve immediately, allowing cheeses to reach room temperature to maximize flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For a vegetarian board, omit charcuterie and add more fresh fruit, roasted vegetables, or marinated artichokes.
  • Pair with sparkling wine, Sauvignon Blanc, or a light Pinot Noir.
03 -
  • Swap in seasonal fruits or nuts as desired.
  • If making ahead, wait to slice apples and pears until just before serving to prevent browning.
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