Waterfall Edge Grazing Board (Printable Version)

A vibrant spread of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and more arranged to cascade over a large serving 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 (omit for vegetarian board)

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

→ Fresh Fruits

07 - 1 cup red grapes, in 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

# How To Make:

01 - Place a large wooden or marble board close to the edge of your table or serving surface, allowing space for ingredients to cascade over.
02 - Layer sliced and cubed cheeses near the board’s edge, permitting several pieces to extend beyond the boundary to enhance the waterfall effect.
03 - Gently fold slices of prosciutto and salami beside and over the cheeses, draping some pieces toward the table surface.
04 - Nestle clusters of grapes, halved strawberries, blueberries, and thin pear slices so some cascade onto the table, contributing to the flowing display.
05 - Tuck dried apricots, fig halves, almonds, and walnuts along the board and scatter some onto the table space underneath.
06 - Position baguette slices and assorted crackers vertically and horizontally, stacking or leaning pieces to simulate falling off the edge.
07 - Place small bowls or ramekins with honey, fig jam, and olives on the board, allowing drips or scattered olives to trail beyond the edge.
08 - Sprinkle fresh rosemary and thyme across the board for color and aroma. Serve immediately, encouraging guests to enjoy elements both on and off the board.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours styling it, but the waterfall effect does most of the work for you.
  • You can build it entirely ahead of time, which means you're actually relaxing when guests arrive instead of panicking in the kitchen.
02 -
  • The cascade is only dramatic if you actually let things fall—resist the urge to arrange every single piece with tweezers or it looks sterile instead of stunning.
  • Prep everything that can be prepped hours ahead, but slice soft cheeses and fresh fruits within 30 minutes of serving so they stay vibrant and don't oxidize.
03 -
  • Set everything up 20 to 30 minutes before guests arrive so you're actually present when they walk in rather than frantically tucking a fig under a slice of prosciutto.
  • Keep a small damp cloth nearby to wipe your hands between arrangement moments so you're not smudging everything with olive oil or fruit juice.
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