The Fanciest Cheese Board
Elevate your gatherings with The Fanciest Cheese Board, a stunning centerpiece that combines an array of textures and flavors. This impressive cheese board offers something for everyone, making it perfect for casual get-togethers or elegant parties. With minimal preparation required, you can create a visually appealing spread featuring a delightful mix of cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruits, and crunchy snacks. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or a holiday gathering, this cheese board is sure to impress your guests and enhance your entertaining experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 7 oz. brie (or any semi-soft cheese)
- 6 oz. triple cream (or any very soft cheese)
- 7 oz. Swiss (or any medium hard cheese)
- 7 oz. aged gouda (or any hard cheese)
- 10 slices calabrese (large size)
- 10 slices soppressata (medium or small size)
- 10 slices peppered salami (medium or small size)
- 5 slices prosciutto (separated by wax paper or plastic sheets)
- 1½ tbsp. marmalade
- 40 crackers (I used a mix of La Panzanella and Vinta brand crackers)
- 1 small bunch grapes
- ¼ cup walnuts
- 4 dried apricots
- ¼ tsp. fresh thyme
- 6 oz. blackberries
- 1 medium bunch mint
- ½ cup snack mix (I used Sahale Snacks Sea Salt Bean + Nut Snack Mix)
- ½ cup chocolate covered cashews (or any chocolate covered nut)
- honey (a small drizzle)
- a few English daisies (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools; ensure cheeses are at room temperature.
- Place larger cheeses on the cutting board and cut brie and triple cream into wedges.
- Arrange folded slices of calabrese, soppressata, salami around the cheeses; stack prosciutto attractively.
- Fill small bowls with marmalade; scatter grapes, walnuts, apricots, thyme, blackberries, and mint across the board.
- Create space for crackers and distribute snack mix and chocolate-covered cashews.
- Drizzle honey over select areas for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the board
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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