Waterfall Edge Grazing Board (Printable)

A dramatic grazing board with layered cheeses, fruits, nuts, and accompaniments creating a cascading centerpiece.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Brie, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz aged Cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz Goat cheese, log, sliced

→ Cured Meats (omit for vegetarian board)

05 - 3.5 oz Prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz Salami, sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

07 - 1 cup red grapes, in small clusters
08 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
09 - ½ cup blueberries
10 - 1 pear, thinly sliced

→ Dried Fruits & Nuts

11 - ½ cup dried apricots
12 - ½ cup dried figs, halved
13 - ⅓ cup almonds
14 - ⅓ cup walnuts

→ Crackers & Bread

15 - 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
16 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers

→ Accompaniments

17 - ¼ cup honey
18 - ¼ cup fig jam
19 - ¼ cup mixed olives
20 - Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme) for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - Select a large wooden or marble board and position it near the edge of your serving table, allowing space for ingredients to cascade over.
02 - Layer sliced and cubed cheeses in overlapping groups close to the board's edge, letting some pieces extend beyond the boundary to suggest overflow.
03 - Drape prosciutto and salami in gentle folds beside and atop the cheeses, creating a natural draping effect over the edge.
04 - Nestle grape clusters, halved strawberries, blueberries, and pear slices alongside, allowing some fruit to spill over onto the table surface.
05 - Distribute dried apricots, figs, almonds, and walnuts evenly across the board and on the table below to enhance texture and visual appeal.
06 - Arrange toasted baguette slices and assorted crackers vertically and horizontally, stacking or leaning pieces to simulate falling items.
07 - Place small ramekins with honey, fig jam, and olives on the board, with a few drips or scattered olives trailing off the edge to extend the waterfall theme.
08 - Sprinkle fresh rosemary and thyme for aroma and color, then serve immediately inviting guests to enjoy both the board and overflow elements.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that looks infinitely more impressive than the actual effort required to assemble it.
  • Guests can graze freely from both the board and the table, which somehow makes the eating experience feel more relaxed and fun.
  • You can customize it entirely based on what you love, so there's zero pressure to follow rules.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—assemble this no more than 30 minutes before serving, or the cheese will warm and collapse, losing its structure and drama.
  • Slice fruits and meats as close to assembly time as possible, because moisture and oxidation will dull your colors and ruin that fresh, glistening appearance.
  • The board's position and the space beneath it are half the visual story—don't arrange this on a small surface or crammed into a corner, because the waterfall effect only works if there's room for elements to actually spill and be seen.
03 -
  • Use a wooden board with a slight natural edge or grain, because the weathered texture makes everything stacked on it look more intentional and rustic, even when it's actually quite refined.
  • Parchment paper under the table area saves your nerves—the waterfall effect works even better when you're not worried about crumbs or honey drips on the tablecloth.
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