Waterfall Edge Grazing Board (Print View)

A dramatic board featuring cascading layers of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and accompaniments for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

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

→ Fresh Fruits

07 - 1 cup red grapes, cut into 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 rosemary and thyme for garnish

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Select a large wooden board and position it near the edge of your table, leaving room for ingredients to cascade beyond the board.
02 - Layer Brie, Cheddar, Blue cheese, and Goat cheese near the board's edge with some pieces extending past the boundary to mimic a waterfall.
03 - Drape prosciutto and salami in gentle folds beside and over the cheeses, allowing them to spill over the edge.
04 - Nestle grapes, strawberries, blueberries, and pear slices among the meats and cheeses, letting some spill onto the table.
05 - Tuck dried apricots and figs along the board edge and scatter almonds and walnuts to enhance the cascading effect.
06 - Arrange toasted baguette slices and assorted crackers both vertically and horizontally, with some leaning off the board.
07 - Place small bowls or ramekins filled with honey, fig jam, and mixed olives on the board, allowing a few drips or olives to trail off the edge.
08 - Sprinkle fresh rosemary and thyme for fragrance and visual appeal. Serve immediately, inviting guests to enjoy from both the board and spilling elements.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when really it's just thirty minutes of playful arrangement and visual drama.
  • Guests can graze from the board or pick from the 'fallen' elements, making it feel both refined and gloriously casual.
  • There's no cooking required, just honest ingredients doing what they do best—looking gorgeous together.
02 -
  • Slice everything just before assembly so soft cheeses stay creamy and fresh fruits don't oxidize or dry out.
  • Test your board's stability near the table edge beforehand—the visual illusion only works if nothing actually tumbles unexpectedly during serving.
  • Arrange dense items like cheese and nuts first, then tuck lighter fruits and herbs into the gaps; this creates natural-looking flow rather than rigid lines.
03 -
  • Chill your board and all cheese for at least one hour before assembly so soft cheeses stay firm and presentation-ready longer.
  • Arrange by color and texture contrast first, then fill gaps with herbs and nuts—this approach prevents it from looking cluttered or overwhelming.
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