A stunning board combining cheeses, sliced meats, fruits, nuts, and sweet treats inspired by the night sky.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
→ 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 tablespoons fig jam
→ Garnish
19 - Edible flowers (e.g., violets, pansies)
20 - Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
# Steps:
01 - Position the cheeses in distinct zones on a large serving board, spacing them for visual appeal.
02 - Fan out the charcuterie in gentle arcs to resemble the Milky Way, placing slices between cheeses.
03 - Distribute grapes, blueberries, fig quarters, and pear slices around the board to fill spaces and introduce color contrast.
04 - Arrange sliced baguette, seeded crackers, and charcoal crackers in small stacks or flowing waves at the board's edges.
05 - Scatter roasted almonds, chocolate stars, honeycomb, and a small bowl of fig jam into open areas.
06 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs to evoke a celestial atmosphere.
07 - Present immediately alongside knives and small tongs for easy serving.
