Celestial Night Board (Printable)

A celestial-themed grazing board featuring cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and sweet accents for elegant gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz blue cheese (e.g., Roquefort or Gorgonzola)
02 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 5.3 oz goat cheese, log
04 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced into wedges

→ Charcuterie

05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz salami, thinly sliced
07 - 2.8 oz smoked turkey or beef, sliced

→ Fruits

08 - 1 bunch black grapes
09 - 1 small punnet blueberries
10 - 1 fig, quartered
11 - 1 pear, thinly sliced

→ Breads & Crackers

12 - 1 small baguette, sliced
13 - 3.5 oz seeded crackers
14 - 3.5 oz charcoal crackers

→ Accompaniments

15 - 2.1 oz roasted almonds
16 - 2.1 oz dark chocolate stars or moon-shaped candies
17 - 1.8 oz honeycomb
18 - 2 tbsp fig jam

→ Garnish

19 - Edible flowers (e.g., violets, pansies)
20 - Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs

# How To Make:

01 - Place cheeses in distinct sections on a large serving board, ensuring even spacing for aesthetic appeal.
02 - Fan out prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey or beef slices between cheeses to simulate the Milky Way's curve.
03 - Distribute black grapes, blueberries, fig quarters, and pear slices around the board to fill gaps and enhance color contrast.
04 - Arrange sliced baguette and both types of crackers in small stacks or flowing patterns along the board edges.
05 - Add roasted almonds, chocolate shapes, honeycomb, and a small bowl of fig jam in open spaces on the board.
06 - Enhance presentation with edible flowers and fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for a celestial ambiance.
07 - Present immediately with cheese knives and small tongs to facilitate serving.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • Effortless assembly with no cooking required.
  • Beautifully balances savory, sweet, and crunchy textures.
  • Customizable offerings with vegetarian options.
  • Perfect for sharing and creating a memorable gathering atmosphere.
02 -
  • Use a large, flat board to allow ingredients to spread out and create visual balance.
  • Fan charcuterie slices in gentle curves to evoke the Milky Way effect.
  • Place darker crackers like charcoal near lighter breads for contrast.
  • Keep accompaniments like honeycomb and fig jam in small bowls to avoid mess.
  • Garnish with edible flowers and fresh herbs for a fresh, celestial touch.
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