With a mix of sweet and savory elements and a variety of textures coming together cheese boards have a little something for everyone.
Good cheese for cheese board.
1 to 2 bunches green grapes 1 2 round of brie such a tremblaye wedge of aged sharp cheddar 8 ounces goat cheese at room temperature.
A good cheese board invites people to be adventurous and if you serve something inedible on your board someone will likely give it a nibble in the spirit of flavor exploration.
You can also use a plate a cutting board or even a baking sheet.
Any flat surface will work.
I like to keep my appetizers simple and a cheese board comes together quickly with no baking required.
Cheese is and should be the star of any amazing cheese board so be sure to pick up some good quality cheeses.
A good rule of thumb is one ounce of each cheese for every guest and about five types of cheese is perfect for any size gathering.
Here is a general idea of what kinds of cheeses to get.
But if you don t already own one don t feel like you need to go out and buy one.
How to assemble a charcuterie board.
If you want to add color use local jams edible flowers or grass fed cow s milk cheese which will always naturally be tinged a beautiful yellow thanks to the.
Start with the board.
Pick a variety of about 3 5 cheeses depending on how large your board is.
Cheese boards are typically assembled on a slate or wooden tray which may be square rectangular or round.
A cheddar is the traditional route but a gruyère or comté is also a good option.
A mix of cheese textures get at least one soft cheese like brie one hard cheese like parmesan and one crumbly cheese like bleu cheese.
A nice brie is a good choice.
There s nothing like an epic cheese board and some good drinks to welcome guests.