An elegant board with cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruits, nuts, and artisan touches for special gatherings.
# Components:
→ 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
# Method steps:
01 - Place the brie, Manchego, Gorgonzola, and goat cheese evenly spaced on a large wooden or marble serving board.
02 - Gently fold or roll each slice of prosciutto, Finocchiona salami, and coppa, then nestle them between the cheese selections.
03 - Fill empty spaces with clusters of grapes, fresh raspberries, and thinly sliced pear and apple, fanning fruit slices for an elegant display.
04 - Distribute dried apricots, roasted Marcona almonds, candied walnuts, and Castelvetrano olives in small piles or decorative bowls across the board.
05 - Place fig jam and honey in small ramekins and arrange them on the board for easy access.
06 - Arrange toasted baguette slices and artisan crackers around the board edges or in a separate basket for serving.
07 - Finish by garnishing with edible flowers or fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary to enhance visual appeal.
08 - Serve immediately, allowing soft cheeses to reach room temperature for optimal flavor experience.
