Cheese Board Checklist

No two cheese boards of mine are ever the same, but I usually gravitate toward similar ingredients! This is the checklist I like to go through when I’m preparing to build a cheese board:

Board

I usually use a wooden tray or cutting board, but feel free to use any board, tray, or plate you have and adjust the amount of ingredients as needed! I also like to add in some small containers and ramekins to break up the smaller items.

Cheese (I like to pick 3 with different textures)

  • Brie

  • Goat cheese

  • Parmesan

  • Champagne cheddar

  • Jarlsberg

  • Gouda

  • Cheddar

  • Gruyere

  • Manchego

  • Blue cheese

Charcuterie (variety of 2-3)

  • Prosciutto

  • Salami

  • Soppressata

  • Chorizo

Crackers (variety of 2-3)

  • Plain salted crackers

  • Crackers with some character - I love Raisin Rosemary Crisps from Trader Joe’s

  • Bread sticks

  • Toasted baguette

Spreads (optional)

  • Honey

  • Jams

  • I like to make a honey goat cheese spread If I’m not including goat cheese on my platter on its own! To make, combine goat cheese and honey to your taste and mash together in a ramekin!

Fun Additions (optional)

  • Nuts - I love using marcona almonds or candied walnuts

  • Cornichons

  • Olives

  • Roasted red peppers

  • Grapes, strawberries, other fruit

  • Dried fruit

  • Rosemary sprigs for garnishing, especially around the holidays!

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