Waterfall Edge Grazing Board (Printable Version)

A dramatic spread layering cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers spilling over the board's edge for an abundant display.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Brie, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Aged Cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz Goat cheese log, sliced

→ Cured Meats

05 - 3.5 oz Prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz Salami, sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

07 - 1 cup red grapes, in small clusters
08 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
09 - 1/2 cup blueberries
10 - 1 pear, thinly sliced

→ Dried Fruits & Nuts

11 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
12 - 1/2 cup dried figs, halved
13 - 1/3 cup almonds
14 - 1/3 cup walnuts

→ Crackers & Bread

15 - 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
16 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers

→ Accompaniments

17 - 1/4 cup honey
18 - 1/4 cup fig jam
19 - 1/4 cup mixed olives
20 - Fresh rosemary and thyme for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Select a large wooden board and position it near the edge of your serving table, leaving space for ingredients to cascade over.
02 - Layer the sliced and cubed cheeses near the board's edge, letting some pieces extend beyond the boundary to create a cascading effect.
03 - Fold and drape prosciutto and salami beside and over the cheeses, emphasizing a natural spill over the board.
04 - Place clusters of grapes, halved strawberries, blueberries, and pear slices strategically, allowing some to fall over the board’s edge.
05 - Distribute dried apricots, dried figs, almonds, and walnuts along the board and onto the table below to enhance the waterfall appearance.
06 - Arrange toasted baguette slices and assorted crackers both vertically and horizontally, stacking or leaning some pieces to suggest falling.
07 - Place small bowls with honey, fig jam, and olives on the board, letting some spill or scatter toward the board’s edge.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs for color and fragrance, then serve immediately to encourage exploration of both board and table.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-worthy impressive but takes only 30 minutes, making you feel like a hosting genius.
  • Everything is served cold, so you can prep it ahead and refresh it just before guests arrive without sweating in the kitchen.
  • The cascading element gives you permission to be artistic and flexible—there's no single right way to build it.
02 -
  • Slice pears and strawberries just before serving—they brown and get weepy quickly, and no one wants to eat sad fruit.
  • Toast your bread just an hour or two before guests arrive so it stays crisp; soggy toast ruins the whole effect and the experience.
  • Arrange everything on a cold board if possible, or chill it for 10 minutes before serving, because warm cheese slumps and crackers get soft.
03 -
  • Use a long, thin knife to cut cheese more cleanly—long strokes produce fewer crumbles and create prettier slices than short sawing motions.
  • Arrange everything in the order guests will discover it, placing the most eye-catching items at eye level and slightly toward the edge so they're grabbed first.
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