Woodland-inspired board with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and charming animal-shaped accents for lively gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.2 oz brie cheese, cut into wedges
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, cubed
04 - 2.8 oz goat cheese log, sliced
→ Meats (optional)
05 - 2.8 oz prosciutto
06 - 2.8 oz salami, sliced
→ Fruits
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small green apple, sliced
09 - 1 small pear, sliced
10 - ½ cup blueberries
11 - ½ cup dried apricots
→ Nuts & Seeds
12 - ⅓ cup whole almonds
13 - ⅓ cup walnuts
→ Crackers & Breads
14 - 1 cup assorted crackers (e.g., water crackers, multigrain)
15 - ½ baguette, sliced
→ Garnishes & Accents
16 - ¼ cup honey (in a small dish)
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
18 - Edible flowers (optional)
19 - 2–3 animal-shaped cookies or chocolates (fox, owl, hedgehog)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Distribute cheeses evenly on a large wooden board, spacing each type distinctly.
02 - Fold or roll prosciutto and salami, then nestle them around the cheese varieties.
03 - Place grapes, apple slices, pear slices, blueberries, and dried apricots in clusters across the board.
04 - Sprinkle almonds and walnuts in small piles or scatter for a natural appearance.
05 - Fan out assorted crackers and baguette slices to fill gaps and allow easy access.
06 - Place a small dish of honey on the board for dipping.
07 - Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers throughout the board for a woodland ambiance.
08 - Strategically position animal-themed cookies or chocolates to enhance the forest motif.
09 - Serve immediately, brushing apple and pear slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
