Sophisticated board with cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and artisan sides perfect for elegant occasions.
# What You’ll 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, formed 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 the Brie, Manchego, Gorgonzola, and goat cheese on a large wooden or marble board, spacing each selection evenly.
02 - Gently fold or roll the prosciutto, Finocchiona salami, and coppa slices, then nestle them between the cheese selections on the board.
03 - Fill remaining spaces with clusters of seedless grapes, raspberries, and fan thin slices of pear and apple for an elegant display.
04 - Arrange dried apricots, roasted Marcona almonds, candied walnuts, and Castelvetrano olives in small piles or decorative bowls between the other elements.
05 - Place fig jam and honey in small ramekins or bowls and set them on the board within easy reach.
06 - Position toasted baguette slices and artisan crackers along the edges of the board or in a separate basket.
07 - Enhance the presentation with edible flowers or fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for a refined touch.
08 - Present immediately, allowing the cheeses to reach room temperature to maximize flavor.
