Champagne Waterfall Grazing Board (Printable Version)

A vibrant spread featuring cascading grapes, assorted cheeses, nuts, and crackers for festive gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled

→ Charcuterie (optional)

04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 2.8 oz salami, sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

06 - 1 bunch green grapes
07 - 1 bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small pear, sliced
09 - 1 small apple, sliced
10 - ½ cup fresh raspberries

→ Nuts & Extras

11 - ½ cup candied pecans
12 - ½ cup roasted almonds

→ Crackers & Breads

13 - 1 cup assorted crackers
14 - 1 small baguette, sliced

→ Condiments

15 - ¼ cup honey
16 - ¼ cup fig jam

→ Garnishes

17 - Edible flowers (optional)
18 - Fresh mint sprigs

# How-To Steps:

01 - Position a champagne coupe glass on its side at the center of a large serving board, ensuring it rests securely.
02 - Place green and red grapes to spill elegantly from the glass, cascading down the board.
03 - Fan out sliced pear and apple alongside the grapes to enhance the waterfall visual effect.
04 - Cluster slices of brie, cheddar cubes, and crumbled goat cheese around the base of the glass and amid the fruits.
05 - Arrange folded prosciutto and sliced salami decoratively beside the cheeses if desired.
06 - Distribute candied pecans, roasted almonds, and fresh raspberries throughout the board for contrast in texture and color.
07 - Place assorted crackers and baguette slices along the edges for easy reach.
08 - Nestle small bowls containing honey and fig jam among the other components on the board.
09 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint sprigs for an elegant finish.
10 - Present immediately; accompany with chilled sparkling wine or champagne.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly elegant but takes less time than ordering takeout.
  • Everyone becomes a kid again when they realize the "waterfall" is actually snackable art they can pick from.
  • You can build it once and it stays gorgeous for hours—no reheating, no stress.
02 -
  • Prep your ingredients as close to serving time as possible—browning fruit ruins the whole effect, so don't try to get ahead by hours.
  • The angle of the glass matters more than you'd think; a glass that's too flat won't look like a waterfall, and one too tilted will eventually spill everything onto your lap.
03 -
  • Chill your cheeses slightly before slicing and arranging so they hold their shape and don't sweat under the board lights.
  • Toast your baguette slices lightly if you're making this more than thirty minutes ahead—they'll stay crisp longer and taste better than bread that's been sitting.
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