An artistic grazing board shaped like a horse with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers for party occasions.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
09 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
10 - 1 apple, thinly sliced
11 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
12 - ½ cup dried apricots
→ Vegetables
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
15 - ½ cup baby carrots
→ Crackers & Bread
16 - 2 cups assorted crackers
17 - 1 baguette, sliced
→ Nuts & Extras
18 - ½ cup roasted almonds
19 - ½ cup walnuts
20 - ¼ cup olives (black or green)
21 - ¼ cup cornichons or small pickles
22 - ¼ cup honey or fig jam
# Steps:
01 - Place parchment paper or a horse-shaped template on a large, clean serving board and sketch the horse outline.
02 - Position cubed and sliced cheeses to form the horse’s head, mane, and body, alternating colors and shapes for visual appeal.
03 - Layer prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey slices along contours such as the mane and legs to enhance texture (omit for vegetarian option).
04 - Fill remaining spaces with grape clusters, thinly sliced apples and pears, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, baby carrots, and dried apricots to create curves and accents.
05 - Arrange assorted crackers and sliced baguette along the outline edges and base to suggest the horse’s ground.
06 - Distribute roasted almonds, walnuts, olives, and cornichons in small groups to fill gaps and add detail.
07 - Use a small dish of honey or fig jam to represent the eye or add a final accent on the board.
08 - Refine the arrangement to ensure the horse shape is distinct and colors and textures are evenly balanced.
09 - Present immediately with cheese knives and serving utensils for guests to enjoy.
