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Perfect Summer Fruit and Cheese Grazing Table

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An easy-to-assemble, visually stunning summer fruit and cheese grazing table perfect for casual entertaining, featuring a balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors with fresh fruits, quality cheeses, nuts, and pantry staples.

Ingredients

  • Brie or Camembert cheese
  • Sharp Cheddar cheese
  • Goat cheese log
  • Manchego cheese
  • Ripe peaches or nectarines, sliced
  • Seedless grapes, red and green
  • Fresh figs, halved
  • Strawberries, hulled and halved
  • Blueberries or blackberries
  • Marcona almonds or toasted pecans
  • Walnuts
  • Honey (lavender or wildflower preferred)
  • Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
  • Artisan crackers
  • Sliced baguette
  • Optional: Olives (green or Kalamata)
  • Optional: Dried apricots or figs
  • Optional: Fig jam or honey mustard

Instructions

  1. Prepare the board by cleaning it thoroughly and wiping with a damp cloth if wooden. Optionally, lay down parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Take cheeses out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before assembling to reach room temperature. Slice cheddar and manchego into bite-sized pieces. Leave brie and goat cheese logs whole or cut into wedges and place spaced out on the board.
  3. Wash all fruits gently. Slice peaches and nectarines thinly, halve figs and strawberries, and leave grapes on small stems. Arrange fruits around cheeses in small clusters, mixing colors and shapes.
  4. Scatter nuts in small piles or place in ramekins. Add olives, dried fruits, and small bowls of jams or honey strategically to balance the board.
  5. Fill gaps with fresh herb sprigs and add artisan crackers and sliced baguette pieces around edges or in groups.
  6. Just before guests arrive, drizzle honey over goat cheese and figs. Keep the board covered with a light cloth if it will sit out longer than 20 minutes.

Notes

Take cheeses out 20-30 minutes before assembling for best flavor. Toss sliced fruits like peaches in lemon juice to prevent browning. Nuts can be lightly toasted at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to enhance flavor. Cover the board if sitting out longer than 20 minutes. Gluten-free crackers or rice crackers can be used for gluten-free needs. Vegan cheeses and sliced veggies can substitute for dairy and crackers for dietary adaptations.

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Keywords: summer, fruit, cheese, grazing table, easy entertaining, appetizer, fresh, simple, crowd-pleaser

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