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    Cheese Board

    Published: May 30, 2017 · Modified: Aug 25, 2020 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Putting together a cheese board is easier than you think. Check out these tips and trick for assembling a beautiful and delicious cheese board.

    We love serving a few other simple appetizers with our cheese boards like these vegetable pinwheels , bacon wrapped water chestnuts and mini crab cakes. 

    Summer cheese board- Wow your summer guests with an out of this world cheese board.

    Just scrolling through social media you can see that cheese boards have become popular. They are beautiful and work well for parties and holidays. 

    They can range from super expensive cheeses and caviar to cheese from the grocery store and a couple of crackers. 

    Today I’m sharing some tips for how to assemble a beautiful cheese board that will wow your guests and won’t break the bank. 

    Four different cheeses on a cutting board with cherries

    How to assemble a cheese board

    Cheese and charcuterie boards can be so fun to put together. I try to think of my guests and also the season to determine what ingredients to use. 

    Board

    There are different types and shapes of boards or trays to use. Typically wooden or slate boards seem to be the most popular. You will just want to find a flat surface, I’ve even used a baking sheet. 

    Cheese

    The amount of cheese needed will be based on your guests. For a small to medium size group, start with four to five different cheeses. 

    I like to choose two soft and two firmer cheeses. Look for different textures and tastes for a good variety. The ones I chose for this tray include:

    • Mild Gouda
    • Cheddar cheese with a bite of pepper
    • Blue cheese
    • Brie

    Tip: Take the cheese out of the refrigerator an hour before your guests arrive so they have time to soften. This makes the cheese much easier to spread and slice. 

    Charcuterie

    Charcuterie is a fancy word for meats. Choose a few of your favorites like salami, Prosciutto, sopressata and more. 

    Sweet and savory

    These are the extras for the board like nuts, olives, dried fruit, berries, bread, toast and crackers. 

    Wine

    I also enjoy pairing wine with the cheese board. Cheese and wine just seem to go together. 

    During the warmer months, a nice sparkling wine or Rose works well

    When it’s a little colder, try different reds like zinfandel, petite syrah or cabernet. 

    Summer cheese board- Wow your summer guests with an out of this world cheese board.

    Tips for making the best cheese board

    Now that the basics are covered, let’s move on to what takes your cheese board to the next level.  

    1. Color: You want to make something that is appealing to the eye. That’s why I love adding things like colorful fruit or even flowers. Things like strawberries, melon and blueberries can really brighten up the board.
    2. Texture: While visual is important, texture and taste are what really count. Offering a variety of textures makes a huge difference and sets apart an above average cheese board. Look for crunchy, creamy, smooth and crisp textures. 
    3. Labels: I like to use little labels or chalkboard to let guests know the types of cheeses available. 
    4. Serving: Make sure to have the appropriate knives, spoons, toothpicks and napkins to serve. 

    Summer Cheese Board - tomatoes

    Ideas for cheese board

    Here are a few ideas to add to your cheese board. These are simple but make a big impact.

    • Wrap melon with Prosciutto and insert a toothpick to hold together.
    • Hollow out large cherry tomatoes and fill them with a mixture of soften cream cheese and herbs.
    • Fill raspberries with a dark chocolate chip.
    • Serve a bowl of fig jam, honey or jellies.
    • Don’t forget the nuts. I love cashews and pistachios for crunch. 

    Bowl of raspberries with chocolate chips, crackers, cheese

    More easy appetizers

    • Bacon wrapped little smokies – Little smokies wrapped in bacon and brown sugar. 
    • Sausage pinwheels – Cooked sausage and cream cheese wrapped in roll. 
    • Chipped beef dip – Creamy dip with chipped beef and onions.  

    ***If you made this recipe, feel free to leave a comment and star rating below. 

    Plate with crackers, fruit and cheese.
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    Cheese Board

    How to make a cheese board
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cheese
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 269kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 wedge brie cheese
    • 1 cup blueberries
    • 1 cup raspberries
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
    • 1 wedge blue cheese
    • 1 wedge Gouda cheese
    • 1 wedge cheddar cheese
    • 1 cup cherries
    • 4 slices Prosciutto
    • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
    • 1 cup pistachios
    • 1 box crackers
    • 1 cup fig jam

    Instructions

    • Arrange cheese, crackers, nuts and meat on a board or large serving dish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Rose Ann Sales

      August 25, 2020 at 8:34 am

      5 stars
      Great idea! Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to try this cheeseboard.

      Reply
    2. Swathi

      August 24, 2020 at 3:32 am

      5 stars
      These are beautiful cheese boards. I need to try it. This perfect great to enteraining. cheese board.

      Reply
    3. Ana

      August 23, 2020 at 5:42 am

      5 stars
      I love cheese boards and thanks for sharing some incredible ideas. Can’t wait to try some cheese boards for the coming festive season!

      Reply
    4. Beth

      August 21, 2020 at 6:49 pm

      A board of cold cuts paired with wine would always specialize any day

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    5. Amber Myers

      August 20, 2020 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      I love these kind of boards! I am all about cheese. I need to make one at some point!

      Reply
    6. Tammy

      August 20, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      Love this. I could make a meal out of this tray. I love how you designed it and thanks for the tips

      Reply
    7. Sarah Bailey

      August 20, 2020 at 6:42 pm

      There is absolutely nothing quite like a good cheese board and this set up sounds incredible. I would love to be able to tuck in right now!

      Reply
    8. Brianne

      August 20, 2020 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      Everything about this looks so delicious. I love all the different cheeses, and the little touches like chocolate chips on the berries are really cute.

      Reply
    9. Pam Wattenbarger

      August 20, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      I have been really into making cheese boards lately! This is such a great how-to for making a luxurious cheese board.

      Reply

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