Geometric Gala Cheese Meats (Print version)

An artistic spread featuring cheeses and cured meats cut into triangles and rhombuses for a bold presentation.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Manchego cheese, cut into triangles
02 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, cut into triangles
03 - 3.5 oz Brie, chilled and sliced into firm wedges (triangles)
04 - 3.5 oz Gruyère, cut into rhombuses

→ Meats

05 - 4.2 oz prosciutto, folded or cut into triangles
06 - 4.2 oz soppressata, sliced and trimmed into rhombuses
07 - 3.5 oz chorizo, sliced diagonally into rhombuses

→ Accompaniments

08 - 1 small bunch seedless red grapes
09 - 1 small bunch seedless green grapes
10 - 1.8 oz dried apricots, cut into diagonal pieces
11 - 1.8 oz Marcona almonds
12 - 2 tbsp fig jam

→ Crackers & Garnishes

13 - 3.5 oz gluten-free seed crackers, broken into triangles
14 - Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs, for garnish

# How to Make:

01 - Using a sharp knife, carefully cut all cheeses and cured meats into triangles or rhombuses. Arrange them alternately on a large serving board to create visual interest.
02 - Place seedless red and green grapes along with dried apricots in small clusters around the board, trimming apricots into geometric shapes if desired.
03 - Evenly scatter Marcona almonds in open spaces across the board.
04 - Add dollops of fig jam either in small bowls or directly on the board for easy access.
05 - Arrange the gluten-free seed crackers in neat stacks or fan shapes, maintaining the triangular theme.
06 - Decorate with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs to enhance aroma and appearance.
07 - Present the board promptly to preserve the geometric forms of all ingredients.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It transforms a simple board into a conversation starter that looks almost too beautiful to touch.
  • The geometric cutting actually makes it easier for guests to pick up individual pieces without the mess of irregular shapes.
  • You'll feel like a designer the moment you step back and see the final arrangement come together.
02 -
  • Cold cheese is your secret weapon; ingredients cut cleanly when they're chilled solid, so plan ahead and don't rush this step.
  • The moment you finish arranging is the moment to serve, because warmth will begin softening your shapes, and humidity will make crackers lose their crispness.
03 -
  • A guitar string or unflavored dental floss cuts soft cheese like Brie cleaner than any knife when you're feeling truly committed to perfection.
  • Arrange your board on parchment paper first, then transfer everything to your final serving board if you're nervous about the final placement.
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