Champagne Waterfall Grazing Board (Print Version)

Elegant board with cascading grapes, assorted cheeses, nuts, and crackers for festive gatherings.

# 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-vegetarians)

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place a champagne coupe glass on its side at the center of a large serving board, ensuring it rests securely.
02 - Place green and red grapes spilling out from the glass, cascading down the board to simulate a waterfall.
03 - Arrange pear and apple slices beside the grapes to extend the cascading visual.
04 - Position small groups of brie, cheddar, and goat cheese around the base of the glass and along the fruit flow.
05 - If desired, place folded prosciutto and sliced salami in decorative piles near the cheeses.
06 - Scatter candied pecans, roasted almonds, and fresh raspberries evenly across the board for texture and color.
07 - Arrange assorted crackers and sliced baguette around the perimeter of the board for easy access.
08 - Fill small bowls with honey and fig jam and place them nestled among the other elements on the board.
09 - Add edible flowers and fresh mint sprigs for visual appeal and freshness.
10 - Present immediately alongside chilled champagne or preferred sparkling wine.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours but actually takes twenty minutes—the perfect secret weapon for last-minute entertaining.
  • Everyone finds something they love, from the salty cheese to the sweet pecans, so no one leaves hungry.
  • It's beautiful enough to photograph but casual enough to make people actually relax and enjoy it.
02 -
  • Assemble your board no more than two hours before serving, or the fruit will start to oxidize and the whole thing loses its shine.
  • Keep everything chilled until the last moment—cold cheese, cold fruit, and cold board make a massive difference in how this looks and tastes.
  • The champagne coupe is non-negotiable for the visual effect, and it needs to be stable enough that nobody accidentally knocks it over in their enthusiasm.
03 -
  • Buy a wooden board or slate platter with enough surface area to breathe—a cramped board looks busy instead of elegant.
  • Chill your board in the fridge for fifteen minutes before you start arranging so everything stays cool and fresh-looking longer.
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