Champagne Waterfall Grazing Board (Print Version)

Elegant board featuring cascading grapes, assorted cheeses, nuts, and crackers for effortless celebratory spreads.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled

→ Charcuterie (optional for non-vegetarian version)

04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 2.8 oz salami, sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

06 - 1 bunch green grapes
07 - 1 bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small pear, sliced
09 - 1 small apple, sliced
10 - ½ cup fresh raspberries

→ Nuts & Extras

11 - ½ cup candied pecans
12 - ½ cup roasted almonds

→ Crackers & Breads

13 - 1 cup assorted crackers
14 - 1 small baguette, sliced

→ Condiments

15 - ¼ cup honey
16 - ¼ cup fig jam

→ Garnishes

17 - Edible flowers (optional)
18 - Fresh mint sprigs

# How to Make It:

01 - Position a champagne coupe glass on its side at the center of a large serving board, ensuring it rests securely.
02 - Arrange green and red grapes spilling from the glass, cascading down the board to mimic a waterfall.
03 - Fan out slices of pear and apple adjacent to the grapes to enhance the cascading effect.
04 - Cluster brie, aged cheddar, and goat cheese around the glass base and along the fruit flow.
05 - If desired, add folded prosciutto and sliced salami in decorative piles near the cheeses.
06 - Distribute candied pecans, roasted almonds, and fresh raspberries across the board for texture and color.
07 - Arrange assorted crackers and baguette slices along the board edges for easy serving.
08 - Place small bowls of honey and fig jam among the ingredients, nestled securely on the board.
09 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint sprigs to add visual appeal.
10 - Present immediately alongside chilled champagne or sparkling wine for best enjoyment.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours creating an edible art installation when really you spent twenty minutes arranging beautiful things.
  • Everyone finds something they love on it, whether they're a cheese devotee, a fruit picker, or someone who just wants to fill a cracker with jam and call it dinner.
  • You can build it while people are arriving, and it actually gets better as the evening goes on because the flavors mingle and the room gets warm and convivial.
02 -
  • Prep everything except sliced apples and pears in advance, then slice those fruits just before assembling—even ten minutes on a board can dull their brightness and make them oxidize.
  • If your glass keeps sliding, don't fight it; wedge it firmly with a folded napkin or small board under one side, hidden by the cascade of fruit.
03 -
  • If grapes feel waxy, give them a gentle rinse and pat dry completely—they'll cascade more gracefully and feel less slippery in the hand.
  • Honey crystallizes faster than you'd think, so drizzle it just before serving and consider keeping the jar slightly warm so it flows smoothly.
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