Final Curtain Grazing Board (Printable)

Elegant grazing board with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and artisanal breads designed for dramatic presentation.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Brie, sliced into wedges
02 - 5.3 oz Aged Cheddar, cut into sticks
03 - 4.2 oz Blue Cheese, broken into chunks

→ Charcuterie (optional, omit for vegetarian)

04 - 3.5 oz Prosciutto, loosely draped
05 - 3.5 oz Soppressata, folded

→ Fresh Produce

06 - 1 cup Red Grapes, on the stem
07 - 1 cup Fresh Figs, halved
08 - 1 cup Strawberries, halved
09 - 1 cup Pomegranate seeds

→ Breads & Crackers

10 - 1 Baguette, sliced
11 - 5.3 oz Seeded Crackers

→ Condiments & Extras

12 - 0.5 cup Fig Jam
13 - 0.25 cup Honey
14 - 0.5 cup Marcona Almonds
15 - 0.5 cup Olives (green and black, pitted)
16 - Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme) for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Select a large wooden or marble board and place it near the edge of the table for dramatic presentation.
02 - Place the Brie, Aged Cheddar, and Blue Cheese on the board, allowing some pieces to cascade over the edge to resemble draped curtains.
03 - Fold and layer prosciutto and soppressata slices so they elegantly spill down the sides of the board.
04 - Tuck in red grapes, figs, strawberries, and pomegranate seeds, letting some gently trail over the board’s edge for a flowing effect.
05 - Fan sliced baguette and seeded crackers alongside the cheeses, allowing slight overhang for visual appeal.
06 - Arrange small bowls of fig jam, honey, olives, and Marcona almonds nestled among other ingredients.
07 - Scatter fresh herb sprigs between components to enhance the display.
08 - Present immediately, inviting guests to graze and enjoy the assortment.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly elegant yet takes just twenty minutes, so you can feel like a culinary genius without the stress.
  • Everyone at your table gets to play with their food—picking, pairing, discovering unexpected flavor combinations on their own terms.
  • The overflowing design creates an undeniable wow moment the second people see it, turning ordinary appetizers into theater.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—let cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before arranging so flavors are bright and textures are soft enough to enjoy.
  • The overflow effect only works if you commit to it; hesitant placement looks uncertain, but confident cascading reads as intentional elegance.
  • Arrange just before serving; even 30 minutes of wait time lets fruit weep and cheeses sweat, dulling the visual impact you worked for.
03 -
  • Chill your board for 10 minutes before arranging if your kitchen is warm; a cold surface keeps cheeses firmer and fruits fresher longer.
  • Use a mixture of matte and glossy textures—the visual contrast between dull blue cheese, creamy brie, shiny grapes, and earthy almonds keeps the eye engaged and prevents everything from looking flat.
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