A charming grazing board shaped as a horse with assorted cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and crackers.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
09 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
10 - 1 apple, thinly sliced
11 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
→ Vegetables
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
15 - 1/2 cup baby carrots
→ Crackers & Bread
16 - 2 cups assorted crackers
17 - 1 baguette, sliced
→ Nuts & Extras
18 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
19 - 1/2 cup walnuts
20 - 1/4 cup olives, black or green
21 - 1/4 cup cornichons or small pickles
22 - 1/4 cup honey or fig jam
# Method:
01 - On a large, clean serving board or tray, sketch the outline of a horse using parchment paper or a horse-shaped template as a guide.
02 - Position the cheeses to shape the horse’s head, mane, and body, alternating colors and forms to enhance visual appeal.
03 - Layer slices of charcuterie to form textures and contours such as the mane or legs, omitting for vegetarian option.
04 - Distribute grape clusters, apple and pear slices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and baby carrots to add natural curves and color contrast.
05 - Arrange assorted crackers and baguette slices along the board perimeter or to represent the horse’s ground.
06 - Scatter roasted almonds, walnuts, olives, and pickles in small clusters to fill gaps and enrich detail.
07 - Use a small dish of honey or fig jam to mimic an eye or embellish the board’s design.
08 - Refine the arrangement ensuring the horse shape is clear and colors and textures are evenly distributed.
09 - Present immediately with cheese knives and appropriate serving utensils for easy selection.
