Waterfall Edge Grazing Board (Printable)

A stunning grazing board featuring layered cheeses, fresh and dried fruits, nuts, and accompaniments overflowed on a wooden board.

# What You 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

# Directions:

01 - Position a large wooden or marble board near the edge of your serving table, allowing space for ingredients to cascade beyond the board's boundary.
02 - Place sliced and cubed cheeses in overlapping layers close to the board's edge, letting some pieces extend off the surface to create a flowing effect.
03 - Drape prosciutto and salami in gentle folds beside and over the cheeses, allowing strips to hang slightly beyond the board's edge.
04 - Nestle clusters of red grapes, halved strawberries, blueberries, and sliced pear near the meats and cheeses, casting some pieces so they fall naturally off the board.
05 - Scatter dried apricots, halved figs, almonds, and walnuts along the board and onto the table below to enhance texture and visual interest.
06 - Arrange toasted baguette slices and crackers both vertically and horizontally, stacking or leaning some pieces as if they are falling from the board.
07 - Set small bowls or ramekins containing honey, fig jam, and mixed olives on the board, allowing some drips or scattered olives to trail off the edge.
08 - Finish with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to provide color, aroma, and enhance presentation.
09 - Present immediately, inviting guests to enjoy both the board and the cascading elements on the table surface.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks far more impressive than the actual effort required, making you seem like a hosting genius.
  • The cascading effect gives guests permission to pick and graze freely, which somehow makes everyone relax and enjoy themselves more.
02 -
  • Soft cheeses like brie will slide more dramatically than hard ones, so position them strategically if you want controlled cascading rather than complete chaos.
  • Slice your pear and prepare your board within thirty minutes of serving; fresh fruits brown quickly and the entire presentation loses its magic if things look tired.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts and seeds lightly beforehand to amplify their flavor and create better textural contrast against soft cheeses and fruits.
  • Arrange components in odd numbers and asymmetrical groupings rather than symmetrical patterns; it looks more natural and deliberately artful instead of rigid and contrived.
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