Cheese boards are typically assembled on a slate or wooden tray which may be square rectangular or round.
Good cheese for cheese board.
Obviously a strong cropwell bishop stilton.
A cheddar is the traditional route but a gruyère or comté is also a good option.
For a party in which cheese is the main event plan on buying 3 pounds for eight people 6 pounds for 16 people or 9 pounds for 24 people.
A good cheese board invites people to be adventurous and if you serve something inedible on your board someone will likely give it a nibble in the spirit of flavor exploration.
With a mix of sweet and savory elements and a variety of textures coming together cheese boards have a little something for everyone.
A mix of cheese textures get at least one soft cheese like brie one hard cheese like parmesan and one crumbly cheese like bleu cheese.
Cheese is and should be the star of any amazing cheese board so be sure to pick up some good quality cheeses.
For most cheese boards you ll want to select varieties that cover the whole cheese spectrum in terms of texture and flavor.
1 to 2 bunches green grapes 1 2 round of brie such a tremblaye wedge of aged sharp cheddar 8 ounces goat cheese at room temperature.
I like to keep my appetizers simple and a cheese board comes together quickly with no baking required.
A good rule of thumb is one ounce of each cheese for every guest and about five types of cheese is perfect for any size gathering.
Pick a variety of about 3 5 cheeses depending on how large your board is.
You can also use a plate a cutting board or even a baking sheet.
How to assemble a charcuterie board.
If you want to add color use local jams edible flowers or grass fed cow s milk cheese which will always naturally be tinged a beautiful yellow thanks to the.
But if you don t already own one don t feel like you need to go out and buy one.
Start with the board.
Here is a general idea of what kinds of cheeses to get.