Geometric Gala Charcuterie (Printer View)

A modern platter of cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and nuts artfully cut into triangles and rhombuses.

# Components:

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Using a sharp knife, cut all cheeses and cured meats into triangles or rhombuses, then arrange them on a large serving board alternating shapes to enhance visual appeal.
02 - Place clusters of seedless red and green grapes around the board, along with dried apricots trimmed into geometric shapes if preferred.
03 - Distribute Marcona almonds in the remaining open spaces to add texture and flavor contrast.
04 - Spoon fig jam into small bowls or dollop directly onto the board for sweet notes.
05 - Neatly stack or fan gluten-free seed crackers, maintaining the triangular theme for cohesive presentation.
06 - Decorate the board with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs to impart aromatic appeal.
07 - Present immediately to preserve the integrity of geometric shapes and freshness of ingredients.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours designing it, but you'll have it ready in under thirty minutes.
  • Your guests will actually comment on how beautiful it is before they taste anything.
  • Every shape is intentional, which somehow makes even the simplest ingredients feel sophisticated.
02 -
  • Room temperature will soften your cheeses within 20 minutes, which means your beautiful shapes will start to slouch—assemble this as close to serving time as you can manage.
  • A truly sharp knife makes the difference between geometric precision and cheese soup.
  • Your board doesn't need to be perfectly symmetrical to feel intentional; what matters is that every element has a reason for where it sits.
03 -
  • If you own a marble board or a slate platter, this is the moment to use it—the neutral color makes every shape and color pop.
  • Cut everything slightly larger than you think you need to; as room temperature creeps in, pieces soften and appear to shrink.
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