Champagne Waterfall Grazing Board (Printable Version)

Elegant board with cascading grapes, cheeses, nuts, crackers, and honey for festive occasions.

# Components:

→ 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

# Preparation steps:

01 - Place a champagne coupe glass on its side in the center of a large serving board, ensuring it rests securely.
02 - Place green and red grapes spilling out from the glass and cascading down the board to mimic a waterfall.
03 - Fan out sliced pear and apple alongside the grapes to enhance the cascading effect.
04 - Create small clusters of Brie, Cheddar, and goat cheese around the glass base and along the fruit flow.
05 - If desired, arrange folded prosciutto and sliced salami in decorative piles adjacent to the cheeses.
06 - Evenly distribute candied pecans, roasted almonds, and fresh raspberries across the board for texture and color.
07 - Place assorted crackers and baguette slices along the edges for convenient serving.
08 - Fill small bowls with honey and fig jam and nestle them among the ingredients on the board.
09 - Decorate the board with edible flowers and fresh mint sprigs to add visual appeal.
10 - Present immediately alongside chilled champagne or sparkling wine for an elegant experience.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly fancy but takes barely twenty minutes, leaving you free to enjoy your guests instead of fussing in the kitchen.
  • Every element is built to flex—swap fruits, cheeses, and nuts based on what you have or what's in season without breaking the magic.
  • The waterfall effect is genuinely mesmerizing and somehow makes people eat more slowly, which means the board lasts longer and conversation flows better.
02 -
  • Never prep more than thirty minutes ahead—fruits brown, crackers soften, and the whole magic fades if ingredients sit around waiting.
  • The tilt angle of the glass is do-or-die; if it's too vertical, you lose the waterfall effect completely, and if it's too flat, it looks accidental rather than intentional.
  • Room temperature matters more than you'd think—cold cheese won't spread, cold fruit tastes bland, and everything comes alive when it's been sitting out for ten minutes before serving.
03 -
  • Prep your board on a slightly cold surface—a marble slab or even a chilled platter keeps cheeses from getting oily and makes the whole presentation feel fresher longer.
  • If you're assembling this more than fifteen minutes ahead, cover it loosely with plastic wrap and let it breathe for the last few minutes before serving to restore that just-arranged freshness.
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