A visually striking board featuring cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and crackers arranged in a horse silhouette.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie (omit for vegetarian option)
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
09 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
10 - 1 apple, thinly sliced
11 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
12 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
→ Vegetables
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
15 - 0.5 cup baby carrots
→ Crackers & Bread
16 - 2 cups assorted crackers
17 - 1 baguette, sliced
→ Nuts & Extras
18 - 0.5 cup roasted almonds
19 - 0.5 cup walnuts
20 - 0.25 cup olives (black or green)
21 - 0.25 cup cornichons or small pickles
22 - 0.25 cup honey or fig jam
# How to Make It:
01 - On a large clean board or tray, sketch or outline the shape of a horse using parchment paper or a horse-shaped template as a guide.
02 - Begin by placing cheeses to form the horse’s head, mane, and body, alternating colors and shapes for visual appeal.
03 - Layer charcuterie slices to define contours such as the mane or legs, adding texture and dimension.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with grapes, sliced apples, pears, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and baby carrots to create curves and accents.
05 - Position cracker assortment and baguette slices along the border or as the horse’s ground elements.
06 - Evenly distribute roasted almonds, walnuts, olives, and pickles in small clusters to enhance detail and fill gaps.
07 - Use a small dish of honey or fig jam to represent the eye or as an accent on the board.
08 - Adjust and perfect the arrangement for a distinct horse shape, ensuring balanced color and texture distribution.
09 - Present immediately with cheese knives and serving utensils for guests.
