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Ultimate Cheese Board

Ultimate Cheese Board: Craft Your Perfect Festive Platter

The Ultimate Cheese Board is an easy appetizer that brings together diverse flavors and textures, making it a must-have for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Assembly Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Selection
  • 1 wheel Soft Cheese Creamy and spreadable
  • 1 wheel Mild Slicing Cheese Neutral flavor for balance
  • 1 wheel Aged Crumbly Cheese Provides texture and sharpness
  • 1 wheel Wild Card Cheese Surprise flavor
For the Crackers/Breads
  • 20 pieces Crostini Crunchy base for toppings
  • 4 slices Focaccia Soft alternative for richness
For the Spreads
  • 1 jar Spicy Mustard Adds a zesty kick
  • 1 jar Jellies or Preserves Combine fig, blackberry, apricot
For the Fresh Fruits
  • 1 cup Grapes Fresh and crunchy
  • 2 pieces Apples Slices to add freshness
  • 2 pieces Pears For crunch and balance
  • 2 pieces Peaches Adds sweetness
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries Raspberries and blueberries for color
For the Dried Fruits
  • 1 cup Figs Chewy and sweet
For the Pickles/Olives
  • 1 cup Mixed Pickles Provides tanginess
  • 1 cup Olives Castelvetrano or Black
For the Nuts
  • 1 cup Salted Nuts Marcona almonds or pecans
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Marinated Artichokes Adds robust flavors
  • 1 cup Peppadews For extra flavor

Equipment

  • Cheese board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ultimate Cheese Board
  1. Select the Cheese: Choose four varieties — soft, mild, aged, and wild card. Let them sit at room temp for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare Crackers/Breads: Arrange crostini and focaccia on your board for a sturdy base. This takes about 5-10 minutes.
  3. Add Spreads: Dollop spicy mustard and scatter jellies preserves. This takes about 5 minutes.
  4. Layer Fresh and Dried Fruits: Scatter grapes, apples, and berries around cheeses. This should take around 5-7 minutes.
  5. Incorporate Pickles/Olives: Add bowls of mixed pickles and olives for contrasting flavors. This takes about 5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle Nuts: Add salted nuts across the board for crunch. Takes about 3-5 minutes to create clusters.
  7. Add Extra Veggies: Include marinated artichokes and peppadews for a pop of flavor. This will require about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boardCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Prepare the board a few hours in advance but add fresh items last to retain their freshness.

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