Geometric Gala Cheese Meat (Printable Version)

A visually striking platter with triangle and rhombus-shaped cheeses, cured meats, and fresh accompaniments.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Using a sharp knife, carefully cut all cheeses and cured meats into triangles or rhombuses. Arrange them on a large serving board, alternating shapes to enhance visual appeal.
02 - Place red and green seedless grapes along with dried apricot pieces in small clusters around the board, trimming apricots into geometric shapes if desired.
03 - Evenly scatter Marcona almonds in the open spaces across the board.
04 - Add dollops of fig jam in small bowls or directly onto the board for contrast and sweetness.
05 - Neatly stack or fan gluten-free seed crackers while maintaining the geometric triangle theme.
06 - Decorate the ensemble with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs to impart aromatic notes.
07 - Present immediately, ensuring each element retains its geometric form for maximum visual impact.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It turns a simple gathering into an event before anyone takes a bite.
  • The geometric shapes make each component feel intentional and special, not just thrown together.
  • Honestly, it's easier than you'd think—just a sharp knife and a little patience.
02 -
  • Chill your cheeses before cutting—warm cheese smears and loses its crisp edges, which ruins the whole geometric effect.
  • Use the sharpest knife you own; dull knives crush instead of cut, and the shapes fall apart before you even get them on the board.
03 -
  • A sturdy wooden or slate board with good visual contrast makes the geometric shapes pop even more dramatically.
  • Prepare everything except the final arrangement up to two hours ahead, then assemble just before guests arrive so nothing starts to soften or oxidize.
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