Waterfall Edge Grazing Board (Print)

An abundant board featuring layers of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and accompaniments arranged to cascade over an edge.

# What you'll 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, 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 herbs (rosemary, thyme) for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Select a large wooden or marble board and position it near the edge of your serving table to allow ingredients to cascade over.
02 - Layer sliced and cubed cheeses close to the board’s edge, allowing some to extend beyond to create the cascading effect.
03 - Drape prosciutto and salami gently beside and over the cheese, folding them for natural draping towards the table.
04 - Place clusters of grapes, strawberries, blueberries, and pear slices among the meats and cheeses, allowing a few pieces to spill over the edge.
05 - Tuck dried apricots, figs, almonds, and walnuts along the board and on the surface below to enhance texture and depth.
06 - Arrange toasted baguette slices and assorted crackers upright, stacked, or leaning to emphasize the waterfall effect.
07 - Add small bowls or ramekins filled with honey, fig jam, and olives on the board, allowing some drips or olives to trail off the edge.
08 - Finish with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs for color and aroma, then serve immediately inviting guests to enjoy both on and off the board.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly impressive with almost no actual cooking—just thoughtful arrangement and a bit of theater.
  • Guests feel like they're discovering hidden treasures as they find elements scattered across both the board and the table.
  • You can prep it entirely while chatting or listening to music, making it genuinely enjoyable rather than stressful.
02 -
  • Slice perishables like brie, pear, and prosciutto as close to serving time as possible—they'll look fresher and stay in better condition throughout the gathering.
  • The board doesn't need to be perfectly balanced; slight instability and asymmetry actually enhance the waterfall effect and make the whole thing feel more dynamic and less formal.
03 -
  • Prepare individual components separately—slice cheeses, toast bread, arrange fruits in bowls—then assemble everything moments before guests arrive so colors stay vibrant and textures remain pristine.
  • Double-check that all dairy and nuts are at room temperature before assembling; cold cheese doesn't drape as beautifully, and cold nuts can seem dense rather than inviting.
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