Elegant board of cured meats, cheeses, fruits, and accompaniments arranged in a heart shape for gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cured Meats
01 - 2.1 oz prosciutto
02 - 2.1 oz salami
03 - 2.1 oz coppa or soppressata
→ Cheeses
04 - 2.8 oz brie, cut into heart-shaped pieces or wedges
05 - 2.8 oz aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 2.8 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls
→ Fresh Fruits
07 - 1/2 cup seedless red grapes
08 - 1/2 cup strawberries, halved
09 - 1/4 cup raspberries
→ Accompaniments
10 - 1/4 cup mixed olives
11 - 1/4 cup roasted almonds
12 - 2 tbsp fig jam or honey
13 - 8 to 10 heart-shaped or plain crackers
→ Garnishes
14 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
15 - Edible flowers (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - On a large serving board or wooden platter, outline a heart shape using a pencil or a heart-shaped template.
02 - Place cured meats folded or rolled along the edges of the heart to create an appealing border.
03 - Fill the interior of the heart shape with brie, aged cheddar, and goat cheese, spacing them to provide color and texture contrast.
04 - Cluster seedless grapes, strawberries, and raspberries between the cheeses and meats for visual interest and flavor balance.
05 - Distribute mixed olives, roasted almonds, and small dishes of fig jam or honey into the empty spaces within the heart.
06 - Arrange the heart-shaped or plain crackers along the edges or in small stacks within the board.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optionally edible flowers to enhance presentation. Serve immediately or refrigerate covered until ready to enjoy.
