Simple Cheese Board
Ingredients
Cheeses
-
3
types
variety of cheeses (firm, soft, semi-soft)
-
1
piece
brie or burrata
-
1
piece
semi-soft cheese (e.g., havarti, fontina, gorgonzola)
-
1
piece
firm cheese (e.g., aged cheddar, manchego, smoked gouda)
-
1
piece
strong blue cheese
Meats
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1
variety
cured meats (e.g., spicy salami, prosciutto, soppressata, capicola)
Fruits
-
1
variety
fresh fruits (e.g., melon, berries, mango, apricots, pears, apple slices, oranges, pomegranate seeds, cranberries)
-
1
variety
dried fruits
Crackers
-
1
variety
assorted crackers (e.g., salty, seeded, table water, sliced baguette)
Extras
-
1
variety
nuts (e.g., marcona almonds, spiced pecans, cashews)
-
1
variety
salty items (e.g., olives, pickles)
-
1
variety
fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme, sage)
-
1
piece
chocolate (e.g., salted dark chocolate)
Instructions
- Choose a medium-sized board or flat surface for assembling.
- Start by placing the largest items such as bowls and cheeses on the board.
- Arrange the cheeses in different styles: cubes, slices, and whole for texture.
- Add a variety of cured meats, displaying them in fun arrangements.
- Incorporate fresh and dried fruits, using seasonal options.
- Include an assortment of crackers around the cheeses.
- Finish with extras like nuts, olives, pickles, and fresh herbs for garnish.
- Consider adding spreads like fig or apricot jam in small bowls.
- Allow the cheese to sit at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
300
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
25g
Total protein
15g
Sodium
400mg
Cholesterol
30mg
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