Final Curtain Grazing Board (Printable Page)

An elegant board with creamy cheeses, fresh fruit, charcuterie, and crunchy breads arranged with flair.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Brie, sliced into wedges
02 - 5.3 oz Aged Cheddar, cut into sticks
03 - 4.2 oz Blue Cheese, broken into chunks

→ Charcuterie (optional)

04 - 3.5 oz Prosciutto, loosely draped
05 - 3.5 oz Soppressata, folded

→ Fresh Produce

06 - 1 cup Red Grapes, on the stem
07 - 1 cup Fresh Figs, halved
08 - 1 cup Strawberries, halved
09 - 1 cup Pomegranate seeds

→ Breads & Crackers

10 - 1 Baguette, sliced
11 - 5.3 oz Seeded Crackers

→ Condiments & Extras

12 - ½ cup Fig Jam
13 - ¼ cup Honey
14 - ½ cup Marcona Almonds
15 - ½ cup Mixed Olives (green and black, pitted)
16 - Fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme) for garnish

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Select a large wooden or marble serving board and position it near the edge of the table to create a striking presentation.
02 - Place the Brie, aged Cheddar, and Blue Cheese on the board, arranging some pieces so they spill over the edge to imitate draped curtains.
03 - Layer prosciutto and soppressata slices by folding and draping them to cascade elegantly over the board’s sides.
04 - Nestle red grapes, halved figs, strawberries, and pomegranate seeds among the cheeses and meats, allowing some fruit to trail over the edge for flow.
05 - Fan out baguette slices and seeded crackers alongside the cheeses, letting select pieces slightly overhang the board.
06 - Place small bowls containing fig jam, honey, olives, and Marcona almonds on the board, interspersed among other elements.
07 - Tuck fresh herb sprigs between items to enhance visual appeal and aroma.
08 - Present immediately, inviting guests to graze and enjoy the assortment.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when you actually spent twenty minutes.
  • Everyone finds something they love—there's no pressure to eat what's served, just explore.
  • It's the easiest way to feed a crowd and feel like a gracious host at the same time.
02 -
  • Cut soft cheeses last and keep them cool until the moment you arrange them—they oxidize and brown quickly once exposed to air.
  • Let everything come to room temperature for at least fifteen minutes before serving; cold cheese tastes muted and charcuterie becomes brittle and tough.
  • Assemble the board no more than thirty minutes before guests arrive; crackers absorb moisture and cheese begins to weep.
03 -
  • Buy pre-sliced baguettes from the bakery section and toast them lightly just before arranging—fresh-cut bread tastes better and stays crisp longer than pre-packaged.
  • Arrange your board on a slightly tilted surface or choose a marble board with natural variations; the angles and color variation add to the theatrical effect.
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