Champagne Waterfall Grazing Board (Printable Version)

A colorful board with cascading grapes, cheeses, nuts, and crackers designed for festive gatherings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled

→ Charcuterie (optional)

04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 2.8 oz salami, sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

06 - 1 bunch green grapes
07 - 1 bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small pear, sliced
09 - 1 small apple, sliced
10 - ½ cup fresh raspberries

→ Nuts & Extras

11 - ½ cup candied pecans
12 - ½ cup roasted almonds

→ Crackers & Breads

13 - 1 cup assorted crackers
14 - 1 small baguette, sliced

→ Condiments

15 - ¼ cup honey
16 - ¼ cup fig jam

→ Garnishes

17 - Edible flowers (optional)
18 - Fresh mint sprigs

# Directions:

01 - Place a champagne coupe glass at the center of a large serving board, tilting it gently on its side to rest securely.
02 - Arrange green and red grapes spilling from the glass to create a cascading effect down the board.
03 - Fan pear and apple slices next to the grapes to enhance the waterfall appearance.
04 - Arrange brie, aged cheddar, and goat cheese in small groups around the base of the glass and along the fruit flow.
05 - If desired, place folded prosciutto and sliced salami beside the cheeses in decorative piles.
06 - Distribute candied pecans, roasted almonds, and fresh raspberries throughout for color and texture variation.
07 - Place assorted crackers and baguette slices along the edges for easy access.
08 - Fill small bowls with honey and fig jam and nestle them among the other ingredients on the board.
09 - Finish with edible flowers and fresh mint sprigs to add visual appeal.
10 - Present immediately alongside chilled champagne for best enjoyment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours when you really only need twenty minutes—your secret is safe with me.
  • Everyone finds something they love, whether they're cheese people, fruit seekers, or cracker hoarders.
  • The champagne coupe glass does almost all the decorative work for you; the waterfall effect is built in.
02 -
  • Prep everything cold and prep it close to serving time—nothing ages a grazing board faster than fruit that's been sitting around getting warm.
  • The champagne coupe doesn't have to be perfectly tilted; some wobble actually makes it look more authentic, like you just casually created this.
  • Not every space needs to be filled; negative space makes the board look intentional, not desperate.
03 -
  • The moment your guests arrive, you're done—everything should already be on the board, so you can actually enjoy the party instead of fussing with arrangement.
  • If you're nervous about the coupe staying tilted, secure it gently with a small piece of florist's clay underneath; nobody will know, and it won't roll away.
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