Waterfall Edge Grazing Board (Printable)

An abundant board artfully layered with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and meats for a captivating centerpiece.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Brie, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Aged Cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz Goat cheese log, sliced

→ Cured Meats (omit for vegetarian option)

05 - 3.5 oz Prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz Salami, sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

07 - 1 cup red grapes, in small clusters
08 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
09 - 0.5 cup blueberries
10 - 1 pear, thinly sliced

→ Dried Fruits & Nuts

11 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
12 - 0.5 cup dried figs, halved
13 - 0.33 cup almonds
14 - 0.33 cup walnuts

→ Crackers & Bread

15 - 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
16 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers

→ Accompaniments

17 - 0.25 cup honey
18 - 0.25 cup fig jam
19 - 0.25 cup mixed olives
20 - Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme) for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Choose a large wooden or marble board and position it near the edge of the table, allowing space for ingredients to cascade off.
02 - Layer cheeses in overlapping sections near the board’s edge, extending some pieces intentionally beyond the boundary.
03 - Fold cured meats gently and place beside and over the cheeses, allowing them to drape towards the table edge.
04 - Nestle clusters of fresh fruit around the board, letting several cascade off the edge to enhance the waterfall effect.
05 - Tuck dried fruits and sprinkle nuts along the board and onto the table surface below.
06 - Arrange crackers and toasted baguette slices both vertically and horizontally, leaning and stacking some as if falling off the board.
07 - Set small bowls of honey, fig jam, and olives on the board, scattering a few drips or olives off the edge.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary and thyme to add color and fragrance.
09 - Present immediately and invite guests to enjoy both board and elements that have fallen to the table.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours when you actually spent thirty minutes, which feels like the best kind of magic.
  • Everyone finds something they love because the variety is genuinely abundant, not just pretty.
  • The cascade effect gives you permission to be a little messy, which somehow makes it even more beautiful.
02 -
  • Slice, cube, and crumble your cheeses just before assembling so they don't dry out or sweat under plastic wrap.
  • If something rolls off unexpectedly while you're building, leave it—it actually enhances the effect and proves the board is real, not staged.
  • Set up within an hour of serving so flavors stay bright and nothing gets stale or warm.
03 -
  • Arrange everything on parchment or butcher paper placed on the table surface below for effortless cleanup—guests will inevitably reach for the cascade, and you'll be grateful.
  • Keep small cheese knives and tongs nearby so guests feel empowered to serve themselves without hesitation.
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