Celestial Night Grazing Board (Printable Version)

Artisan cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, and cosmic treats come together for a stunning board experience.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz blue cheese (e.g., Roquefort or Gorgonzola)
02 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 5.3 oz goat cheese, log
04 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced into wedges

→ Charcuterie

05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz salami, thinly sliced
07 - 2.8 oz smoked turkey or beef, sliced

→ Fruits

08 - 1 bunch black grapes
09 - 1 small punnet blueberries
10 - 1 fig, quartered
11 - 1 pear, thinly sliced

→ Breads & Crackers

12 - 1 small baguette, sliced
13 - 3.5 oz seeded crackers
14 - 3.5 oz charcoal crackers

→ Accompaniments

15 - 2.1 oz roasted almonds
16 - 2.1 oz dark chocolate stars or moon-shaped candies
17 - 1.8 oz honeycomb
18 - 2 tbsp fig jam

→ Garnish

19 - Edible flowers (e.g., violets, pansies)
20 - Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Place cheeses in distinct sections on a large serving board, spacing them evenly for aesthetic appeal.
02 - Fan out thin slices of prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey or beef in gentle curves between cheeses to resemble the Milky Way.
03 - Distribute black grapes, blueberries, quartered figs, and pear slices around the board, filling empty spaces and enhancing visual contrast.
04 - Arrange sliced baguette, seeded crackers, and charcoal crackers in small stacks or flowing patterns along the board’s edges.
05 - Scatter roasted almonds, chocolate stars, honeycomb, and include a small bowl of fig jam in available spaces.
06 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs to emphasize the celestial theme.
07 - Present immediately with cheese knives and small tongs for easy serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vegetarian option available
  • Easy to prepare and visually stunning
02 -
  • Omit charcuterie for a vegetarian board and add marinated olives sundried tomatoes or roasted peppers
  • Pair with a crisp sparkling wine such as Prosecco or Champagne
03 -
  • Use charcoal crackers to add a cosmic visual effect
  • Place ingredients thoughtfully to create a celestial galaxy look
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