Celestial Night Grazing Board (Printable view)

Artisan cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, and cosmic treats arranged for an evening grazing board.

# What You Need:

→ 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 (for celestial effect)

→ 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

# How To Make:

01 - Place cheeses in separate sections on a large serving board, leaving space between each variety for visual appeal.
02 - Fan out thin slices of prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey or beef in gentle curves to resemble the Milky Way, layering them between the cheeses.
03 - Distribute black grapes, blueberries, fig quarters, and pear slices evenly around the board, filling gaps and enhancing color contrast.
04 - Place sliced baguette, seeded crackers, and charcoal crackers in small stacks or flowing waves along the board’s edges.
05 - Scatter roasted almonds, chocolate stars, honeycomb, and position a small bowl of fig jam in open spaces to complement the flavors.
06 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh sprigs of rosemary or thyme to add a celestial, natural accent.
07 - Present immediately with cheese knives and small tongs for easy serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble with no cooking required, making it ideal for effortless entertaining.
  • The diverse selection of cheeses, meats, fruits, and treats offers a range of flavors and textures reminiscent of a starry night.
  • Customizable with vegetarian options to suit different dietary preferences.
  • Visually striking presentation that will impress guests and spark conversation.
02 -
  • Use a large wooden or slate board for a rustic, natural presentation.
  • Arrange cheeses and charcuterie to give height variation, creating visual layering.
  • Keep crackers and breads in small stacks to avoid crowding the board.
  • Incorporate dark chocolate or moon-shaped cookies to add whimsy and invoke the celestial theme.
  • Always check allergen information, especially for guests with dairy, gluten, or nut sensitivities.
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