Waterfall Edge Grazing Board (Printable Version)

Artfully stacked cheeses, fruits, nuts, and meats create an abundant, cascading centerpiece for any gathering.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Brie, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Aged Cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz Goat cheese log, sliced

→ Cured Meats

05 - 3.5 oz Prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz Salami, sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

07 - 1 cup red grapes, cut into small clusters
08 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
09 - 1/2 cup blueberries
10 - 1 pear, thinly sliced

→ Dried Fruits & Nuts

11 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
12 - 1/2 cup dried figs, halved
13 - 1/3 cup almonds
14 - 1/3 cup walnuts

→ Crackers & Bread

15 - 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
16 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers

→ Accompaniments

17 - 1/4 cup honey
18 - 1/4 cup fig jam
19 - 1/4 cup mixed olives
20 - Fresh rosemary and thyme for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Select a large wooden or marble board and position it near the table edge, allowing space for ingredients to cascade.
02 - Layer sliced and cubed cheeses near the board's edge, letting some pieces extend beyond the boundary.
03 - Fold and drape prosciutto and salami beside and over the cheeses, allowing a gentle spill toward the table.
04 - Nestle clusters of grapes, strawberry halves, blueberries, and pear slices cascading down the board edge.
05 - Tuck dried apricots and figs along the board, dispersing almonds and walnuts both on the board and the table.
06 - Arrange toasted baguette slices and crackers vertically and horizontally, some leaning to enhance the waterfall effect.
07 - Place small bowls of honey, fig jam, and mixed olives on the board, allowing spills or scattered olives to extend off the edge.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs for color and aroma.
09 - Present immediately, inviting guests to enjoy ingredients both on the board and those cascading onto the table.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours when you actually just arranged things with intention and a little theatrical flair.
  • Guests naturally graze from both the board and the "fallen" elements, making it interactive and fun.
  • You can customize every single element based on what you have or what your guests love.
02 -
  • The magic happens when you position ingredients unevenly and let some extend past where logic would suggest they should; symmetry kills the waterfall effect.
  • Arrange the board no more than 30 minutes before guests arrive so the cheese stays firm and fresh fruit doesn't start releasing juice.
  • The parchment or butcher paper under the table isn't just for cleanup, it's part of the presentation and prevents your table from looking chaotic.
03 -
  • Keep the board in a cool place until the last moment, and if you're working ahead, cover it loosely with plastic wrap to prevent the cheese from sweating or the fruit from oxidizing.
  • Serve this with whatever drinks feel right for your gathering, but a crisp white wine or sparkling rosé actually does create a different energy than beer, so if you're looking for that festive, abundant feeling, choose accordingly.
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