Make a Cheese Board in 5 simple steps
Learn how to make a cheese board for a party in no time. With suggestions for what cheese to choose, wine pairings and presentation ideas for cheese platter for 2 or 4 persons
Servings: 12
Ingredients
For the Cheese:
- 3-4 pieces of "safe-choices" such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Cheddar, Gruyere, Edam, Gouda, Emmental, Kefalotyti, Mozzarella (about 7oz / 200grams each)
- 1-2 pieces of funky cheeses like blue cheese, Stilton, Gorgonzola, cheese with herbs, etc. (about 7oz / 200grams each)
- 1-2 pieces of creamy cheeses like Chevre, Feta, Brie, Camembert (about 7oz / 200grams each)
For the savory ingredients:
- 7 oz (200 grams) of meats such as Prosciutto, salami, Brezaola
- 1 cup black and green olives or pickles
- 1 cup Dips and sauces like hummus, pesto, mustard, etc
For the fruits and vegetables:
- 1 cup Fresh fruits like grapes, strawberries, sliced apples and pears
- ½ cup Dried fruit like prunes, raisins and dried apricots
- ½ cup Jams like fig and blueberry jam
- 1-2 cups Vegetables like cherry tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and bell peppers in sticks
For the nuts and bread:
- ½ -1 cup walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios
- 1 cup crackers
- sliced fresh bread, bread sticks or pita chips
Instructions
- Step1: Find a board, platter or a plate
- Step 2: Arrange the cheeses in equal distances the one from the other.
- Step 3: Add the savory ingredients among the cheeses.
- Step 4: Add the vegetables and fruit (including jams). Place each ingredient close to the cheese you feel it pairs best with.
- Step 5: Fill the gaps with nuts, crackers and bread sticks
Video
Notes
- The quantities are just for reference, please read also the paragraph "how much cheese do you need for a cheese board" inside the article.
- Cut the cheeses in various shapes. You can leave the soft cheeses whole but place a knife next to them.
- Place any wet ingredients inside small bowls.
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