Waterfall Edge Grazing Board (Print Version)

A stunning grazing board with stacked cheeses, cured meats, fresh and dried fruits flowing over the edge.

# 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 (optional)

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

→ Fresh Fruits

07 - 1 cup red grapes, cut into small clusters
08 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
09 - ½ cup blueberries
10 - 1 pear, thinly sliced

→ Dried Fruits & Nuts

11 - ½ cup dried apricots
12 - ½ cup dried figs, halved
13 - ⅓ cup almonds
14 - ⅓ cup walnuts

→ Crackers & Bread

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

→ Accompaniments

17 - ¼ cup honey
18 - ¼ cup fig jam
19 - ¼ cup mixed olives
20 - Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme) for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Select a large wooden or marble board and position it near the table edge, allowing space for ingredients to cascade over.
02 - Layer the Brie, Cheddar, Blue cheese, and Goat cheese slices in overlapping sections near the edge, permitting some pieces to extend off the board.
03 - Fold prosciutto and salami gently beside and atop the cheeses, letting them drape towards the table surface for a waterfall effect.
04 - Nestle grape clusters, strawberry halves, blueberries, and pear slices over and around the cheeses and meats, allowing some to cascade beyond the board.
05 - Tuck dried apricots and figs along the arrangement and scatter almonds and walnuts both on the board and the table below.
06 - Arrange toasted baguette slices and crackers vertically and horizontally, stacking a few to appear as if falling off the board’s edge.
07 - Place small bowls with honey, fig jam, and mixed olives on the board; allow some drips or olives to spill off the edge for visual impact.
08 - Sprinkle fresh rosemary and thyme over the display to enhance color and fragrance.
09 - Present immediately, inviting guests to sample from both the board and the cascade on the table.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's less about cooking and more about creating an experience that looks effortless but actually steals every show.
  • You can prep everything in advance and let the arrangement do the talking while you pour drinks and enjoy your guests.
  • The visual drama masks how simple it actually is to pull together something that feels incredibly sophisticated.
02 -
  • The board must actually be positioned where items can safely fall onto the table—I learned this the hard way when my first attempt sent cheese onto the floor because I misjudged the overhang angle.
  • Assemble everything within an hour of serving; fresh fruit oxidizes and crackers soften if left too long, which collapses the visual drama.
  • Position heavier items like aged cheddar cubes and nuts lower on the cascade path so they don't roll unpredictably; lighter fruits and prosciutto can occupy the upper tumbling zones.
03 -
  • Place parchment or butcher paper under the table's edge where items will cascade; it catches spills and makes cleanup effortless, which means you actually stay relaxed during entertaining.
  • Invest in a really beautiful board or marble slab—it becomes part of your hosting legacy and works for every season and occasion, making this investment feel meaningful over time.
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