Champagne Waterfall Grazing Board (Printer View)

A stunning board featuring cascading fruits, cheeses, nuts, and crackers with a champagne glass centerpiece.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Position a champagne coupe glass on its side at the center of a large serving board, ensuring it is stable.
02 - Place green and red grapes spilling from the glass, cascading outward to simulate a waterfall effect.
03 - Fan pear and apple slices beside the grapes to enhance the cascading appearance.
04 - Distribute clusters of brie, cheddar, and goat cheese around the base of the glass and along the fruit flow.
05 - If desired, place folded prosciutto and sliced salami decoratively beside the cheeses.
06 - Evenly scatter candied pecans, roasted almonds, and fresh raspberries throughout the board for color and texture.
07 - Arrange assorted crackers and baguette slices around the edges of the board for easy access.
08 - Place small bowls filled with honey and fig jam nestled among the other ingredients.
09 - Decorate the board with edible flowers and fresh mint sprigs to add visual flair.
10 - Serve immediately, pairing with chilled champagne or sparkling wine.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like restaurant-quality elegance but takes barely twenty minutes to assemble.
  • Guests can graze freely without the awkwardness of passing small plates around.
  • You can adjust every ingredient based on what's in season or what you're craving that day.
02 -
  • Prep all your ingredients separately and keep them chilled—assembly should happen as close to serving as possible to prevent browning and keep everything crisp.
  • The coupe glass is both your anchor and your frame, so make sure it's stable and clean before you start building around it; a wobbling centerpiece will stress you out the entire event.
03 -
  • If your board needs to sit for more than ten minutes before serving, lightly drape a clean kitchen towel over the fruit sections to slow browning without hiding your work.
  • Set out champagne flutes nearby and suggest pouring as the last step—the ritual of filling glasses simultaneously with discovering the board creates momentum and celebration.
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