Description
A festive cheese and chocolate board perfect for celebrations, combining a variety of flavors and textures to create a delightful sharing experience.
Ingredients
- Assorted cheeses: creamy brie, sharp cheddar, tangy blue cheese
- High-quality dark chocolate or artisanal milk chocolate
- Seasonal fresh fruits: figs, grapes, berries, or pear slices
- Selection of crackers or artisanal breadsticks
- Crunchy nuts: almonds or walnuts
- Condiments: honey, fig jam, or fruit chutney
- Fresh herbs: rosemary or basil
Instructions
- Choose a large wooden board or platter for serving.
- Let cheeses sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving; slice some and leave others whole for visual interest.
- Begin arranging the cheeses first, leaving space in between, followed by chocolates, fruits, nuts, and crackers.
- Add fresh herbs throughout the board for color and aroma; tuck in bowls of honey or jam.
- Step back to admire your creation before serving, appreciating the love put into it.
Notes
Toast nuts for enhanced flavor and warm breadsticks or slices for contrast against cold elements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese board, chocolate board, festive appetizer, party food, easy entertaining