An inviting board featuring a variety of cheeses, sliced meats, fresh fruits, nuts, and dips.
# What you need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Comté cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, log or rounds
03 - 2.8 oz blue cheese, wedges
→ Charcuterie
04 - 3.5 oz saucisson sec, sliced
05 - 2.8 oz jambon cru (prosciutto or Bayonne ham), folded
06 - 2.8 oz smoked duck breast, thinly sliced (optional)
→ Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
07 - 1 bunch red grapes, divided into small clusters
08 - 1 medium apple, sliced
09 - 1 medium pear, sliced
10 - Handful cherry tomatoes
11 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
12 - Handful radishes, halved
→ Condiments & Extras
13 - 1 small jar cornichons
14 - 1 small jar wholegrain mustard
15 - 2 tbsp fig jam or chutney
16 - Handful walnuts
17 - Handful almonds
→ Bread & Crackers
18 - 1 small baguette, sliced
19 - 1 packet rustic crackers
# Directions:
01 - Wash and dry all fruits and vegetables thoroughly. Slice apples, pears, cucumber, and radishes just before assembly to preserve freshness.
02 - Place the assorted cheeses spaced evenly on a large wooden or slate board for easy accessibility.
03 - Fold or roll charcuterie slices and arrange them between the cheese portions.
04 - Distribute fresh fruit, vegetables, walnuts, and almonds in small clusters to add color and balance across the board.
05 - Transfer cornichons, wholegrain mustard, and fig jam into small bowls or ramekins and add them to the board.
06 - Fill any remaining spaces with sliced baguette and rustic crackers to complete the presentation.
07 - Offer immediately, replenishing items on the board as needed during the gathering.
