Enchanted Forest Grazing Board (Printable Version)

A visually stunning grazing board with cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, and floral garnishes for easy entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Brie, cut into wedges
02 - 5.3 oz Aged cheddar, sliced
03 - 4.2 oz Goat cheese, rolled into mini logs
04 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, crumbled

→ Fresh Fruits

05 - 1 cup red grapes, on the vine
06 - 1 cup green grapes, on the vine
07 - 1 large green apple, sliced
08 - 1 pear, sliced
09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
10 - ½ cup blueberries
11 - ½ cup blackberries
12 - ½ cup dried apricots

→ Vegetables & Greens

13 - 1 cup baby carrots
14 - 1 cup mini cucumbers, sliced
15 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
16 - ½ cup radishes, sliced
17 - 1 cup edible flowers (pansies, violets, nasturtiums)
18 - 2 cups mixed baby greens (arugula, spinach)

→ Nuts & Seeds

19 - ½ cup toasted walnuts
20 - ½ cup roasted almonds
21 - ¼ cup pumpkin seeds

→ Crackers & Bread

22 - 1 baguette, sliced
23 - 1 cup assorted crackers

→ Dips & Spreads

24 - ½ cup fig jam
25 - ½ cup honey
26 - ¼ cup whole grain mustard

→ Garnishes

27 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
28 - Fresh thyme sprigs

# Directions:

01 - Arrange mixed baby greens evenly on a large wooden board or platter to form a lush, forest-like foundation.
02 - Distribute the Brie, aged cheddar, goat cheese logs, and crumbled blue cheese in separate sections across the board.
03 - Surround the cheeses with clusters of red and green grapes, sliced apple and pear, halved strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and dried apricots.
04 - Scatter baby carrots, sliced mini cucumbers, sugar snap peas, sliced radishes, and edible flowers over and around the fruits for vibrant color and texture.
05 - Nestle toasted walnuts, roasted almonds, and pumpkin seeds into any remaining spaces on the board to add crunch.
06 - Place baguette slices and assorted crackers along the edges or in small stacks around the perimeter of the board.
07 - Dispense fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard into small bowls or ramekins and tuck them among other ingredients.
08 - Scatter fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs across the board to evoke the essence of a woodland forest.
09 - Present immediately and invite guests to graze and explore the various flavors and textures.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect for entertaining
  • Vegetarian friendly with fresh ingredients
02 -
  • For a vegan version, use plant-based cheeses and maple syrup instead of honey
  • Swap in seasonal fruits or vegetables as desired
03 -
  • Pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or fruity Pinot Noir
  • Add slices of smoked meats for a non-vegetarian option
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