Easy Cheese Board Perfect for Entertaining

I needed something to take with me to my granny’s house on Christmas Eve, so I turned to the biggest foodie I know and my good friend Amber @fieldtofamilyliving. She suggested a cheese board because she said it’s always a crowd favorite. It was easy to create and I loved the display, making it my new go-to, especially for entertaining!

How to Create a Cheese Board

Ingredients

• Brie

• Manchego

• Goat Cheese

• Cranberry Wensleydale

• Carr’s Crackers, variety (water crackers + wheat crackers)

• Red grapes

• Purple grapes

• Strawberries

• Pepper jelly

• Apricot preserves

• Apples

• Pears

• Marcona almonds

• Candied pecans

• Uncured salami

Tips for Creating a Cheese Board

• A rule of thumb is 1 oz of each cheese per person.

• Choose a cow milk cheese (Brie and Cranberry Wensleydale), a sheep milk cheese (Manchego), and a goat milk cheese.

• Place big items first, i.e. cheeses and grapes. Then, fill in the holes.

• There’s no particular way to style a cheese board, because everyone will graze on it and pick what they want. Although, here are a few things Amber suggested that I thought you’d all find helpful to know.

• Pair pepper jelly (sweet and spicy) with goat cheese (creamy), apples, and wheat crackers.

• Pair hard cheeses (Manchego) with water crackers, Marcona almonds, and salami.

• Pair apricot preserves (tart) with Brie and Cranberry Wensleydale (rich and creamy), candid pecans (sweet and crunchy), and wheat crackers.

• Cheese is best served at room temperature, so be sure to set out your cheese board ahead of time if you make it beforehand.

There’s always an occasion for a pretty cheese board, and I hope you enjoyed this as much as me.

Happy Holidays!