French Cheese Board
A French Cheese Board is actually fairly simple to make, but there are some guidelines that you may not know about! Learn what cheeses to use and how to assemble a delicious French cheese board.
Ingredients
Cheeses
- Soft cheese (e.g. camembert, brie)
- Hard cheese (e.g. gruyere, gouda)
- Goat cheese
- Blue cheese
Sweet (choose 2)
- Grapes
- Apple slices
- Figs
- Raisins
- Fig jam
- Honey
Salty (choose 2)
- Olives
- Nuts (pistachios, peanuts, almonds)
- Salted butter
Breads (choose 1-2)
- Fresh French baguette
- Crusty sourdough loaf
- Rye bread
- Any bread with a nice crust will do
Instructions
- Choose at least 3-5 different cheeses (up to 7 if making a large board) with varying shapes and textures.
- Remove cheeses from fridge at least an hour before serving.
- Arrange cheese clockwise, from softer to harder, leaving strongest flavors last.
- Arrange the sweet and salty treats around the cheeses, along with the breads.
- Be artistic and have fun designing your cheese board!
Notes
TIPS FOR SERVING:
Cut a few slices into each cheese to invite your guests to cut into them the correct way.
Serve with wine or sparkling grape juice!