Do you want to make the BEST cheese board for your Christmas party? This here is the complete guide for how to make a stunning cheese board. Are you ready?
Ingredients
- Various cheese (get a mix of flavors, textures, shapes, and colors, for example Parmigiano, Sharp Cheddar, Brie, creamy Greek Feta…)
- Salty items (meats, nuts, olives, etc.)
- Sweet items (fruit, dried fruit, chocolate, etc.)
- Crunchy items (crackers, pita chips, breadsticks, etc.)
- Condiments (honey, mustards, chutney, etc.)
- Space-filling items (grapes, cherry tomatoes, cherries)
- Garnish (fresh herbs: dill; rosemary; basil)
- Cheese board (can use a cheese board, cutting board, serving platter, tray, or cookie sheet)
- Cheese knives
Instructions
- Begin by spreading the cheese wedges, logs, and wheels evenly throughout the cheese board surface. Add cheese knives.
- Next, fill around the cheese with the salty items.
- Then, add a few piles of sweet items.
- Pile in the crunchy items and the condiments in small jars or bowls.
- Next, fill in any empty spaces with space-filling items like grapes, cherry tomatoes, or cherries.
- Finally, garnish the cheese board with fresh herbs.
Pro-Tip:
- There are no hard rules about how much per person you need to serve, but generally speaking, be prepared with about 1 to 2 ounces of cheese per person and 1 to 2 ounces of meat per person. I always keep plenty of everything to replenish the board for a longer party.
- Remember that cheese tastes better at room temperature. And I’ll begin arranging the board about 30 minutes before guests arrive, so the cheeses will have been out of the fridge for about 1 hour or so before serving. Add the meats in about 10 to 20 minutes before serving.
Actually, there is no right or wrong way to build a cheese board, so be sure to add your favorites and use up what you might have on hand. Add more creativities to have a wonderful party !
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