Waterfall Edge Grazing Board (Print View)

An abundant centerpiece featuring layered cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers arranged to cascade over the board edge.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Brie, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz aged Cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz Goat cheese log, sliced

→ Cured Meats

05 - 3.5 oz Prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz Salami, sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

07 - 1 cup red grapes, in small clusters
08 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
09 - ½ cup blueberries
10 - 1 pear, thinly sliced

→ Dried Fruits & Nuts

11 - ½ cup dried apricots
12 - ½ cup dried figs, halved
13 - ⅓ cup almonds
14 - ⅓ cup walnuts

→ Crackers & Bread

15 - 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
16 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers

→ Accompaniments

17 - ¼ cup honey
18 - ¼ cup fig jam
19 - ¼ cup mixed olives
20 - Fresh rosemary and thyme for garnish

# Method:

01 - Place a large wooden board near the edge of your table, allowing space for ingredients to cascade over.
02 - Layer cheeses in overlapping fashion close to the board’s edge, letting pieces extend beyond the boundary for visual impact.
03 - Fold and arrange cured meats beside and atop the cheeses, draping them to enhance the cascading look.
04 - Position fresh fruit in clusters, allowing some to spill over the board’s edge to reinforce the waterfall effect.
05 - Nestle dried apricots and figs among the cheeses and meats; scatter almonds and walnuts across the board and onto the table below.
06 - Place baguette slices and assorted crackers vertically and horizontally, stacking some to simulate pieces falling off the edge.
07 - Set small dishes with honey, fig jam, and olives on the board, with some drips or olives trailing beyond the edge.
08 - Top with fresh rosemary and thyme to add aroma and color, then serve immediately inviting guests to enjoy both board and overflow.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-worthy but requires zero cooking skills, just thoughtful arrangement and a willingness to let things get beautifully messy.
  • Your guests will Instagram it before they eat it, and that moment when someone realizes the board extends onto the table never gets old.
  • You can build it entirely around what's in your kitchen or local market, so it feels personal and never quite the same twice.
02 -
  • Assembly timing matters more than you'd think—build this within an hour of serving so cheeses stay at the right temperature and fruit stays fresh and glossy.
  • The overhang is your design statement, but it needs just enough board beneath it for stability; test it with a gentle hand before guests arrive.
  • Parchment paper under the table edge saves cleanup and makes people feel comfortable grabbing the fallen elements without worrying about mess.
03 -
  • Chill your board in the freezer for 15 minutes before assembling so the cheeses hold their shape longer and everything stays cool through the first wave of guests.
  • Keep backup cheese slices and crackers in the kitchen—once people start eating, gaps appear fast, and you'll want to refresh the board rather than watch it look depleted.
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