Sophisticated board with cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruits, nuts, and artisanal touches for upscale 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 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
→ Nuts & Extras
13 - 0.33 cup roasted Marcona almonds
14 - 0.33 cup candied walnuts
15 - 0.25 cup Castelvetrano olives, drained
→ Accompaniments
16 - 0.25 cup fig jam
17 - 0.25 cup honey with honey dipper
18 - 0.5 baguette, sliced and lightly toasted
19 - 1 box artisan crackers
# Directions:
01 - Place Brie, Manchego, Gorgonzola Dolce, and goat cheese wedges evenly on a large wooden or marble serving board.
02 - Gently fold or roll prosciutto, Finocchiona salami, and Coppa slices and nestle them between cheese sections.
03 - Fill gaps with clusters of seedless red grapes, raspberries, and fan thinly sliced pear and apple for an elegant presentation.
04 - Distribute dried apricots, roasted almonds, candied walnuts, and Castelvetrano olives in small piles or decorative bowls.
05 - Set fig jam and honey in small ramekins or bowls on the board.
06 - Arrange lightly toasted baguette slices and artisan crackers along the edges or in a separate basket.
07 - Enhance the board with edible flowers or fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary for an elegant finish.
08 - Serve immediately allowing cheeses to reach room temperature for optimal flavor.
