Champagne Waterfall Grazing Board (Printable Version)

Elegant spread of grapes, cheeses, nuts, and crackers arranged around a champagne glass centerpiece.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

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

→ Charcuterie (optional for non-vegetarian version)

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Place a champagne coupe glass at the center of a large serving board, tilting it on its side to rest securely.
02 - Position green and red grapes spilling from the glass, cascading naturally down the board.
03 - Fan out pear and apple slices beside the grapes to enhance the waterfall presentation.
04 - Arrange sliced brie, cubed aged cheddar, and crumbled goat cheese in small groups around the base of the glass and along the fruit layout.
05 - If desired, place folded prosciutto and sliced salami in decorative mounds adjacent to the cheeses.
06 - Evenly distribute candied pecans, roasted almonds, and fresh raspberries throughout the board for texture and color contrast.
07 - Arrange assorted crackers and baguette slices along the board edges for easy reach.
08 - Place small bowls filled with honey and fig jam nestled within the other ingredients.
09 - Decorate with optional edible flowers and fresh mint sprigs for visual appeal.
10 - Present immediately alongside chilled champagne for optimal freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent twenty minutes, which is basically a superpower at parties.
  • Everyone eats with their hands and somehow feels fancy doing it, turning appetizers into an actual event.
  • You can build it entirely from what's already in your kitchen—no special techniques, just arrangement and intuition.
02 -
  • Prep your ingredients just before assembling; cut apples and pears last and consider a light lemon juice brush to keep them from browning during your gathering.
  • That champagne coupe needs to be truly stable or guests will nervously avoid disturbing it—test the angle before you fill the board.
  • The magic happens when you embrace imperfection; slightly asymmetrical arrangements and organic clustering look far more sophisticated than rigid, symmetrical placement.
03 -
  • Toast your baguette slices lightly before serving; they become sturdier and taste infinitely better, and they actually hold cheese without crumbling.
  • Arrange your board on a board that's slightly larger than feels necessary—breathing room makes everything look more intentional and gives you flexibility to add or adjust as people eat.
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