Cheese board
If there’s one appetizer that never fails to impress, it’s a beautiful cheese board. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, holiday gathering, or just want a fun and easy snack for family movie night, a cheese board has it all—savory cheeses, salty meats, fresh fruits, crunchy crackers, and sweet spreads. It’s customizable, colorful, and makes any occasion feel special.
Ingredients
Cheeses
- Gouda cheese sliced
- Blue cheese wedge
- Manchego cheese sliced
Meats
Fruits
- Red grapes
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Apples sliced thin
Extras
- Green and black olives (with garlic & pimento)
- Honey
- Berry preserves
Instructions
- Place small bowls of honey, berry preserves, and olives onto the board. Spread them out to anchor your layout.
- Slice and fan out the gouda and manchego on opposite sides of the board. Place the blue cheese wedge near the fruit for pairing.
- Create rows of round butter crackers and rectangular salted crackers for variety.
- Fold prosciutto into loose ribbons and tuck them alongside the cheese slices.
- Pile grapes, strawberries, blueberries, and apple slices around the cheeses and crackers for color and freshness.
- Use small fruit clusters or extra crackers to fill any open spaces, making the board look abundant.
- Add utensils, napkins, and maybe a drizzle stick for honey if you’d like extra sweetness.
Notes
- Mix textures: creamy cheese, crunchy crackers, juicy fruit.
- Balance flavors: sweet fruits, salty meats, tangy cheeses.
- Keep it colorful: a mix of reds, greens, yellows, and purples makes it visually stunning.
- Plan for portions: 2–3 ounces of cheese per person is a good rule of thumb.
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