Champagne Waterfall Grazing Board (Printable)

A stunning grazing board showcasing spilling grapes, cheeses, nuts, and crackers for elegant gatherings.

# Components:

→ 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)

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

# Method:

01 - Place a champagne coupe glass at the center of a large board, tilting it gently on its side to rest securely.
02 - Position green and red grapes cascading from the glass, creating a waterfall effect flowing down the board.
03 - Fan sliced pear and apple alongside the grapes to enhance the visual cascade.
04 - Place brie, aged cheddar, and goat cheese in small groups around the glass base and along the fruit flow.
05 - Add folded prosciutto and sliced salami in decorative piles adjacent to the cheeses if using.
06 - Distribute candied pecans, roasted almonds, and fresh raspberries across the board to add color and texture.
07 - Position assorted crackers and baguette slices at the board edges for easy serving access.
08 - Place small bowls of honey and fig jam nestled among the other ingredients on the board.
09 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint sprigs for an elegant finish.
10 - Present immediately accompanied by chilled champagne or sparkling wine.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent all day preparing when you actually spent twenty minutes—your secret stays safe with me.
  • Every guest can build exactly what they want, so there's no need to worry about dietary preferences or picky eaters.
  • The dramatic presentation makes even a casual gathering feel like a special occasion.
02 -
  • Prep your ingredients an hour before serving but assemble the board itself only fifteen minutes before guests arrive—oxidation is real, and browning apple slices kill the magic.
  • The champagne coupe glass is doing heavy lifting visually, so make sure it's clean and gleaming; a smudged glass completely changes the effect.
  • Always have extra crackers on hand because people eat them faster than you'd expect, and running out halfway through feels like a failure even though it's actually a compliment.
03 -
  • Set up your board in a cool spot, away from direct sunlight, so the cheeses don't start sweating and the fruits stay crisp.
  • If you're nervous about the glass tipping, use a small piece of museum putty underneath to anchor it—nobody will see it, and it lets you focus on enjoying the moment instead of worrying.
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