A charming heart-shaped board with a blend of cured meats, cheeses, fruits, and tasty sides to impress guests.
# Components:
→ Cured Meats
01 - 2 oz prosciutto
02 - 2 oz salami
03 - 2 oz coppa or soppressata
→ Cheeses
04 - 3 oz brie, cut into heart-shaped pieces or wedges
05 - 3 oz aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 3 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls
→ Fresh Fruits
07 - 1/2 cup seedless red grapes
08 - 1/2 cup strawberries, halved
09 - 1/4 cup raspberries
→ Accompaniments
10 - 1/4 cup mixed olives
11 - 1/4 cup roasted almonds
12 - 2 tbsp fig jam or honey
13 - 8 to 10 heart-shaped or plain crackers
→ Garnishes
14 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
15 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Mark a heart shape on a large serving board using a pencil or place a heart-shaped template as a guide.
02 - Position prosciutto, salami, and coppa slices along the heart’s edges, folding or rolling them for a visually appealing presentation.
03 - Fill the interior with brie, aged cheddar, and goat cheese, spacing pieces to create contrast in color and texture.
04 - Nestle seedless grapes, strawberry halves, and raspberries in clusters between the cheeses and meats.
05 - Distribute mixed olives, roasted almonds, and small bowls of fig jam or honey in the remaining spaces on the board.
06 - Arrange heart-shaped or plain crackers along the heart edges or in small stacks within the board.
07 - Decorate the board with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers to enhance visual appeal.
08 - Present immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.