Geometric Gala Cheeses Meats (Printable)

Striking board of cheeses and cured meats shaped into triangles and rhombuses with complementary fruits and nuts.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Manchego cheese, cut into triangles
02 - 5.3 oz Aged cheddar, cut into triangles
03 - 3.5 oz Brie, chilled and sliced into firm wedges (triangles)
04 - 3.5 oz Gruyère, cut into rhombuses

→ Meats

05 - 4.2 oz Prosciutto, folded or cut into triangles
06 - 4.2 oz Soppressata, sliced and trimmed into rhombuses
07 - 3.5 oz Chorizo, sliced diagonally into rhombuses

→ Accompaniments

08 - 1 small bunch seedless red grapes
09 - 1 small bunch seedless green grapes
10 - 1.8 oz dried apricots, cut into diagonal pieces
11 - 1.8 oz Marcona almonds
12 - 2 tbsp fig jam

→ Crackers & Garnishes

13 - 3.5 oz gluten-free seed crackers, broken into triangles
14 - Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Using a sharp knife, carefully cut all cheeses and cured meats into triangles or rhombuses. Arrange them on a large serving board, alternating shapes to create visual interest.
02 - Place seedless red and green grapes along with dried apricots in small clusters around the board, cutting apricots into geometric shapes if preferred.
03 - Distribute Marcona almonds evenly in open spaces on the board.
04 - Add dollops of fig jam in small bowls or directly on the board to complement the meats and cheeses.
05 - Neatly stack or fan gluten-free seed crackers, maintaining the triangular theme.
06 - Finish by garnishing the board with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs to enhance aroma and appearance.
07 - Present the board immediately, ensuring all elements retain their geometric shapes for a striking presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent all day in the kitchen when it actually takes 25 minutes.
  • Everyone eats with their eyes first, and this board delivers drama without pretension.
  • The shapes make people slow down and really taste each component instead of mindlessly grazing.
02 -
  • A dull knife will slide and slip off cheese, making jagged edges and frustration, so sharpen yours before you start.
  • Room temperature changes everything, so if you're bringing this anywhere, keep it in a cool bag and only pull it out 15 minutes before guests arrive.
03 -
  • Chill your serving board in the freezer for 20 minutes before assembling so the cheese and meat stay cool and fresh-looking longer.
  • If you're nervous about your knife skills, use a ruler as a guide or make light pencil marks on the cheese and meat to follow when cutting.
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