Tessellation Triangle Appetizer Board (Printable Version)

Triangle-cut cheeses, fruits, and veggies arranged in an eye-catching geometric appetizer board to impress guests.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, sliced into triangles
02 - 3.5 oz Manchego, sliced into triangles
03 - 3.5 oz chilled goat cheese, cut into triangles

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced into triangles
05 - 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into triangles
06 - 1 small cooked beet, thinly sliced into triangles

→ Fruits

07 - 1 large pear, cored and thinly sliced into triangles
08 - 0.5 cup seedless watermelon, cut into small triangles

→ Accompaniments

09 - 3.5 oz whole grain crackers, cut into triangles if needed
10 - 0.25 cup roasted almonds
11 - 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds for garnish

→ Optional

12 - 2 tbsp honey for drizzling
13 - Fresh thyme or mint for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Select and clean a large wooden board or platter to use as the base for arranging ingredients.
02 - Carefully cut all cheeses, vegetables, fruits, and crackers into similarly sized triangular shapes to facilitate tessellation.
03 - Starting from one corner, arrange triangles tightly in an alternating pattern of colors and textures to form a seamless geometric design.
04 - Continue placing triangular pieces until the entire surface is covered without gaps.
05 - Fill any small gaps with pomegranate seeds and roasted almonds for added visual interest and texture.
06 - Lightly drizzle honey over goat cheese triangles if desired, then garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the kind of appetizer that stops conversations the moment it hits the table—people actually ask how you made it
  • Every triangle is a flavor adventure, mixing creamy cheeses, crisp vegetables, sweet fruits, and nutty crackers in each bite
  • The geometric precision feels intimidating until you realize it's just careful cutting and patient arranging—anyone can do this
  • It's vegetarian, naturally impressive, and works for intimate dinners or large entertaining without breaking a sweat
02 -
  • Cut your pear and cucumber last—I mean literally five minutes before serving. These release water when cut and will start to weep into the board, creating soggy disasters and disrupting your careful arrangement
  • The mandoline is optional until it isn't. Once you use one for those beet slices, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. Just be respectful of your fingertips—they're not triangular
  • Room temperature kills this dish. Everything should be cool, crisp, and fresh. Chill your board for ten minutes before arranging if your kitchen is warm. Cold ingredients stay fresh longer and hold their shape better throughout serving
03 -
  • A sharp knife or mandoline makes the difference between triangles that look handmade and precious versus triangles that look jagged and accidental—invest in good tools for this one
  • Arrange your board on the actual serving platter you'll carry to the table, not a prep surface. Moving it afterward is how dreams die and careful arrangements become tragic landslides
  • If you're making this ahead, you can cut and arrange everything except the cucumber and pear up to four hours in advance. Keep it covered in the fridge, then add the fragile pieces right before service—this is how professionals actually do it
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