How to Build the Ultimate Cheese Board

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4–6 servings

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

Scale: 1x

• 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 Information

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

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