Celestial Night Board (Print View)

A stunning night-inspired board with cheeses, meats, fruits, and celestial-themed accompaniments.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz blue cheese (e.g., Roquefort or Gorgonzola)
02 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 5.3 oz goat cheese, log
04 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced into wedges

→ Charcuterie

05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz salami, thinly sliced
07 - 2.8 oz smoked turkey or beef, sliced

→ Fruits

08 - 1 bunch black grapes
09 - 1 small punnet blueberries
10 - 1 fig, quartered
11 - 1 pear, thinly sliced

→ Breads & Crackers

12 - 1 small baguette, sliced
13 - 3.5 oz seeded crackers
14 - 3.5 oz charcoal crackers (for celestial effect)

→ Accompaniments

15 - 2.1 oz roasted almonds
16 - 2.1 oz dark chocolate stars or moon-shaped candies
17 - 1.8 oz honeycomb
18 - 2 tbsp fig jam

→ Garnish

19 - Edible flowers (e.g., violets, pansies)
20 - Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs

# Directions:

01 - Position cheeses in distinct sections on a large serving board, spacing them to create visual appeal.
02 - Fan thin slices of prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey or beef in gentle curves between cheese sections to mimic the Milky Way.
03 - Scatter black grapes, blueberries, fig quarters, and pear slices around the board to fill gaps and add vibrant color.
04 - Arrange sliced baguette, seeded crackers, and charcoal crackers in small stacks or wave formations along the board's edges.
05 - Position roasted almonds, dark chocolate shapes, honeycomb, and a small bowl of fig jam in open spaces to enhance variety.
06 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for a celestial touch and serve immediately with knives and small tongs.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy and quick to assemble without any cooking required.
  • Beautifully themed to evoke the night sky with dark crackers and star-shaped chocolates.
  • Offers a versatile build with options for vegetarian guests.
  • Combines a variety of flavors and textures in one elegant presentation.
02 -
  • Arranging cheeses in separate clusters enhances the visual appeal and ease of selection.
  • The charcuterie fanned in curved lines creates a celestial river effect reminiscent of the Milky Way.
  • Use charcoal crackers to evoke the dark night sky for added thematic impact.
  • Include small serving bowls for sticky ingredients like fig jam and honeycomb to keep the board clean.
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