Lace Pearls Elegant Board (Printable)

An elegant board featuring fine cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruits, nuts, and artisan touches for upscale occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz Brie, cut 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 - 1/2 cup dried apricots

→ Nuts & Extras

13 - 1/3 cup roasted Marcona almonds
14 - 1/3 cup candied walnuts
15 - 1/4 cup Castelvetrano olives, drained

→ Accompaniments

16 - 1/4 cup fig jam
17 - 1/4 cup honey, with honey dipper
18 - 1/2 baguette, sliced and lightly toasted
19 - 1 box artisan crackers

# Directions:

01 - Evenly space wedges, triangles, crumbles, and rounds of cheese on a large wooden or marble serving board.
02 - Delicately fold or roll prosciutto, Finocchiona salami, and coppa slices and nestle them between cheese groupings.
03 - Fill remaining spaces with clusters of seedless grapes, fresh raspberries, and fanned slices of ripe pear and apple.
04 - Place dried apricots, roasted almonds, candied walnuts, and Castelvetrano olives in small piles or decorative containers on the board.
05 - Position fig jam and honey in ramekins and place on the board alongside toasted baguette slices and artisan crackers.
06 - Enhance presentation with edible flowers or fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary and serve immediately, allowing cheeses to reach room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Elegant variety of cheeses and charcuterie
  • Perfect for special gatherings
02 -
  • For a vegetarian board omit charcuterie and add more fresh fruit roasted vegetables or marinated artichokes
  • Wait to slice apples and pears until just before serving to prevent browning
03 -
  • Use a variety of textures and colors for visual appeal
  • Serve cheese at room temperature for best flavor
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