A colorful board featuring cheeses, fresh fruits, charcuterie, and edible flowers arranged beautifully for summer.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Brie, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz Goat cheese, crumbled
03 - 3.5 oz Cheddar, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz Gouda, sliced
→ Charcuterie
05 - 2.6 oz Prosciutto, folded
06 - 2.6 oz Salami, rolled
→ Fresh Fruits
07 - 1 cup Strawberries, halved
08 - 1 cup Blueberries
09 - 1 cup Green grapes, halved
10 - 1 cup Pineapple, cut into butterfly shapes
11 - 1 Kiwi, sliced
→ Vegetables
12 - 1 cup Cucumber, sliced into rounds
13 - 1 cup Baby carrots, halved lengthwise
14 - 1 Red bell pepper, sliced into strips
→ Crackers & Bread
15 - 1 cup Assorted crackers
16 - 1 Baguette, sliced
→ Garnishes
17 - ¼ cup Edible flowers (pansies, violets, nasturtiums)
18 - 2 tbsp Fresh mint leaves
19 - Honey or fruit preserves (for serving)
# Directions:
01 - Place the sliced and cubed cheeses in the center of a large serving board, forming the butterfly’s body.
02 - Fan out the fruits, vegetables, and charcuterie symmetrically on both sides of the cheeses to form the wings.
03 - Place pineapple pieces cut into butterfly shapes on the wings to enhance the butterfly effect.
04 - Fill remaining spaces on the board with assorted crackers, baguette slices, and folded or rolled charcuterie.
05 - Decorate with edible flowers and scatter fresh mint leaves over the arrangement for a fresh, summery touch.
06 - Present the board alongside small bowls of honey or fruit preserves for dipping.
