Pin it An elegant and inviting board featuring artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and condiments, expertly selected to pair with a variety of wines for a sophisticated tasting experience.
This board always impresses my guests with its beautiful arrangement and the diverse taste combinations it offers.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g aged Manchego, 100 g creamy Brie, 100 g blue cheese (e.g. Roquefort), 100 g goat cheese log
- Charcuterie: 100 g prosciutto, 100 g dry-cured salami, 100 g smoked turkey breast
- Fresh Fruits: 1 bunch red grapes, 1 pear sliced, 1 apple sliced, 1 handful fresh figs or dried figs
- Nuts & Extras: 50 g Marcona almonds, 50 g toasted walnuts, 30 g honeycomb or quality honey, 50 g dried apricots
- Accompaniments: 1 small jar fig jam, 1 small jar grainy mustard, 1 baguette sliced, 100 g assorted crackers
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheeses on a large wooden board or platter spacing them evenly.
- Step 2:
- Fan out the charcuterie slices in small piles around the cheeses.
- Step 3:
- Place fresh and dried fruits in clusters for color and variety.
- Step 4:
- Scatter nuts throughout the board for visual appeal and easy access.
- Step 5:
- Add honeycomb jams and mustard in small bowls or ramekins.
- Step 6:
- Fill in gaps with slices of baguette and crackers.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately with a selection of wines (see Notes).
Pin it Gathering around this board has created many warm family moments filled with laughter and great conversation.
Required Tools
Large wooden board or platter small bowls or ramekins cheese knives bread knife tongs (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains milk (cheese) tree nuts and gluten (bread crackers) Charcuterie contains pork and may contain nitrates Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 380 Total Fat 23 g Carbohydrates 28 g Protein 16 g (per serving estimate)
Pin it This wine pairing board is an effortless way to impress guests with minimal prep but maximum impact.
Common Questions
- → What wines pair best with this board?
Manchego pairs well with Rioja or Tempranillo, Brie with Chardonnay or Champagne, blue cheese with Sauternes or Port, and goat cheese with Sauvignon Blanc.
- → Can I make vegetarian-friendly adjustments?
Yes, omit meats and include marinated olives, roasted peppers, or grilled vegetables for a vegetarian-friendly alternative.
- → How should the nuts and fruits be arranged?
Cluster fresh and dried fruits for color and scatter nuts throughout the board for visual appeal and easy access.
- → What accompaniments enhance the board?
Honeycomb or quality honey, fig jam, and grainy mustard add complementary flavors and textures.
- → What tools are recommended for serving?
Use a large wooden board or platter, small bowls or ramekins, cheese knives, a bread knife, and optionally tongs for easy serving.