Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey
  • 1 cup Marcona almonds
  • 6 oz cubed cheddar
  • 4 oz folded prosciutto
  • 1 sleeve sea salt crackers
  • 2 cups pretzel twists
  • 4 oz dark chocolate squares
  • 150g fresh grapes
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots
  • 1 cup yogurt-covered pretzels

Instructions:

  1. Position the Anchors: Start by placing small ramekins filled with the 1/4 cup honey and 1 cup Marcona almonds on the board in off center positions. Note: This creates a natural visual flow and prevents the board from looking too symmetrical.
  2. Build the S Curve: Create a winding path using the 6 oz cubed cheddar and 4 oz folded prosciutto. Note: Start from one corner and curve around the bowls until you have a distinct river of food.
  3. Fill the Voids: Nestle the 1 sleeve of sea salt crackers and 2 cups of pretzel twists into the remaining large gaps. Group items by color contrast, such as placing the dark chocolate near the white cheddar.
  4. Incorporate the Fruits: Place the 150g of fresh grapes in one large cluster near the center and scatter the 1/2 cup of dried apricots in smaller groups of three.
  5. Add Sweet Accents: Tuck the 1 cup of yogurt covered pretzels into any remaining small spaces. Look for holes where the board surface is still visible.
  6. Unwrap the Chocolate: Place the 4 oz of dark chocolate squares in a shingled pattern. Note: Shingling makes them easier for guests to grab.
  7. Final Garnish: Tuck 3-4 fresh rosemary sprigs into the edges of the cheese and meat clusters.
  8. The Finishing Touch: Sprinkle the 1 tsp of flaky sea salt over the honey and the dark chocolate squares.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Present the board immediately with cheese knives and small tongs for the meats.