Champagne Waterfall Grazing Board (Print Version)

Elegant grazing board with cascading grapes, cheeses, nuts, and crackers for festive occasions and sharing.

# 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 - 0.5 cup fresh raspberries

→ Nuts & Extras

11 - 0.5 cup candied pecans
12 - 0.5 cup roasted almonds

→ Crackers & Breads

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

→ Condiments

15 - 0.25 cup honey
16 - 0.25 cup fig jam

→ Garnishes

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place a champagne coupe glass at the center of a large serving board, tilting it gently on its side to ensure stability.
02 - Position green and red grapes spilling from the glass, allowing them to cascade down the board naturally.
03 - Fan out slices of pear and apple adjacent to the grapes to enhance the cascading waterfall aesthetic.
04 - Distribute cheeses in small clusters around the base of the glass and along the flowing fruit arrangement.
05 - If including, arrange folded prosciutto and sliced salami in decorative piles beside the cheese clusters.
06 - Evenly scatter candied pecans, roasted almonds, and fresh raspberries throughout the board for visual interest and texture.
07 - Place assorted crackers and baguette slices along the edges of the board for convenient serving.
08 - Fill small bowls with honey and fig jam, nestling them among other ingredients on the board.
09 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint sprigs to elevate visual appeal.
10 - Present immediately alongside chilled champagne or sparkling wine to enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly impressive but takes barely twenty minutes to put together, so you can spend your energy actually enjoying your guests.
  • Everything is served cold and ready to eat, which means you can forget about the kitchen and stay in the moment.
  • The waterfall effect is so visually stunning that it becomes the centerpiece conversation starter, not just food on a board.
02 -
  • Prep everything just before assembly or the apples and pears will brown, and the whole beautiful board loses its fresh, expensive feel.
  • The tilt of the glass matters more than you'd think—too steep and things roll off the board, too flat and it loses the waterfall effect entirely.
03 -
  • Use a large board or platter so there's breathing room between ingredients—crowding makes it look cluttered instead of abundant.
  • Chill all your cheeses and fruits beforehand so they stay fresh and firm even if the board sits out for a while.
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