Waterfall Edge Grazing Board (Print)

An abundant board showcasing cascading cheeses, fruits, nuts, and accompaniments to impress guests.

# Components:

→ 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 (omit for vegetarian)

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

→ Fresh Fruits

07 - 1 cup red grapes, in small clusters
08 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
09 - ½ cup blueberries
10 - 1 pear, thinly sliced

→ Dried Fruits & Nuts

11 - ½ cup dried apricots
12 - ½ cup dried figs, halved
13 - ⅓ cup almonds
14 - ⅓ cup walnuts

→ Crackers & Bread

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

→ Accompaniments

17 - ¼ cup honey
18 - ¼ cup fig jam
19 - ¼ cup mixed olives
20 - Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme) for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Select a large wooden or marble board and position it near the table edge to allow ingredients to cascade.
02 - Layer cheeses overlapping near the board's edge, letting some pieces extend beyond the boundary for a waterfall effect.
03 - Fold cured meats gently beside and over the cheeses, allowing them to drape naturally towards the table.
04 - Nestle fresh fruit clusters along the board and let some spill onto the table to enhance the cascading display.
05 - Tuck dried fruits and scatter nuts both on the board and falling onto the table below.
06 - Arrange baguette slices and crackers vertically and horizontally, allowing some to lean or stack off the board edge.
07 - Place small bowls with honey, fig jam, and olives on the board, permitting drips or scattered olives to trail off the edge.
08 - Finish with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs for color and fragrance.
09 - Present immediately and invite guests to enjoy from both the board and the trailing elements on the table.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get to build something beautiful without any actual cooking, just thoughtful arrangement.
  • Guests can't help but talk about it because it looks like edible art that defies gravity.
  • It works for vegetarians and meat eaters at the same table without awkward substitutions.
02 -
  • Slice your soft cheeses (brie, goat cheese) in the morning and keep them in the coldest part of your fridge; they need to be firm enough to hold their shape but not so cold they're chalky.
  • Pears and apples brown fast, so keep them in lemon juice until the very last second, and if you're prepping more than an hour ahead, just skip them and double down on grapes and berries instead.
  • The overhang needs to be real and stable—test it with your hand before you add food, and never put your heaviest items near the edge or the whole thing will tip.
03 -
  • Use a wooden board, not marble—wood has just enough texture for things to stay put, and it feels warmer and more inviting.
  • Scatter things asymmetrically; the eye actually prefers odd numbers and uneven spacing, which is lucky because it's also less work.
  • Put parchment paper or butcher paper on the table under your overhang so guests feel comfortable taking the fallen elements and cleanup doesn't turn into a disaster.
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