Champagne Waterfall Grazing Board (Printable Version)

A festive board featuring cascading grapes, cheeses, nuts, and crackers arranged with flair.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - ½ cup fresh raspberries

→ Nuts & Extras

11 - ½ cup candied pecans
12 - ½ cup roasted almonds

→ Crackers & Breads

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

→ Condiments

15 - ¼ cup honey
16 - ¼ cup fig jam

→ Garnishes

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

# Steps:

01 - Place a champagne coupe glass at the center of a large serving board, tilting it gently on its side so it rests securely.
02 - Position green and red grapes spilling from the glass, cascading down the board to create a waterfall effect.
03 - Fan out pear and apple slices next to the grapes, enhancing the cascading presentation.
04 - Cluster brie, aged cheddar, and goat cheese in small groups around the base of the glass and along the fruit flow.
05 - If desired, add folded prosciutto and sliced salami in decorative mounds beside the cheeses.
06 - Distribute candied pecans, roasted almonds, and fresh raspberries evenly across the board for color and texture.
07 - Place assorted crackers and baguette slices along the edges for convenient serving.
08 - Fill small bowls with honey and fig jam, nestling them among other ingredients.
09 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint sprigs, then serve immediately alongside chilled champagne or sparkling wine.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but you built it in twenty minutes flat.
  • Every element is there because it tastes good, not just because it looks pretty—though it absolutely does both.
  • It adapts to whatever you have on hand, so you're never scrambling or stressed.
02 -
  • Prep your ingredients as close to serving time as possible—that twenty-minute total time starts when you're ready to assemble, not before.
  • Lemon juice on fruit is non-negotiable; it prevents oxidation and keeps everything looking fresh enough to photograph.
  • Make sure your champagne coupe glass is stable when tilted; wobbly boards are disasters waiting to happen.
03 -
  • Chill your board in the fridge for ten minutes before serving if you have time; it keeps everything fresh-looking and signals that you care about details.
  • The glass doesn't have to be a champagne coupe—a wine glass or even a small vase works beautifully if you're improvising.
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