A whimsical woodland board with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and animal-shaped accents for gatherings or snacks.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.2 oz brie cheese, cut into wedges
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, cubed
04 - 2.8 oz goat cheese log, sliced
→ Meats (optional)
05 - 2.8 oz prosciutto
06 - 2.8 oz salami, sliced
→ Fruits
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small green apple, sliced
09 - 1 small pear, sliced
10 - 1/2 cup blueberries
11 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
→ Nuts & Seeds
12 - 1/3 cup whole almonds
13 - 1/3 cup walnuts
→ Crackers & Breads
14 - 1 cup assorted crackers (water crackers, multigrain)
15 - 1/2 baguette, sliced
→ Garnishes & Accents
16 - 1/4 cup honey in a small dish
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
18 - Edible flowers (optional)
19 - 2–3 animal-shaped cookies or chocolates (fox, owl, hedgehog)
# Method:
01 - Place the assorted cheeses evenly across a large wooden board, spacing each variety apart.
02 - Fold or roll the prosciutto and salami slices, then arrange them around the cheese selections.
03 - Group the grapes, apple and pear slices, blueberries, and dried apricots artistically across the board.
04 - Distribute almonds and walnuts in small clusters or scatter them for a natural look.
05 - Insert crackers and baguette slices into the remaining gaps, fanning them for easy access.
06 - Place a small dish of honey onto the board for dipping.
07 - Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers around to evoke a woodland ambiance.
08 - Position the animal-shaped cookies or chocolates strategically to reinforce the forest theme.
09 - Serve immediately, brushing apple and pear slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
