AN EFFORTLESS FRENCH CHEESE BOARD

a simple, elegant, & no-cook app

WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE THIS EASY APPETIZER

The board only takes 15 minutes to make. It has a variety of iconic French cheese. It's lovely with wine. Make this for dinner parties, girls nights, & more!

INGREDIENTS

- 3-5 FRENCH CHEESES - CRACKERS OR BREAD - GRAPES, APPLES, OR OTHER FRESH FRUIT - CORNICHONS OR OLIVES - JAM OR HONEY - NUTS (ALMONDS, WALNUTS, ETC.) - DRIED FRUIT

01

Slice any hard cheeses. Place the cheeses and bowls of cornichons, jam, Dijon mustard, or other sauce on a wood board. 

02

Add piles of grapes, sliced apples, and piles of dried apricots, walnuts, and almonds in-between the cheeses & bowls.

03

Fill in the gaps with olives and other small items like nuts, fruit, crackers, or bread.

Decorate the cheese board with sprigs of rosemary or thyme.

TIP!

Let the cheese come to room temperature for about 30-60 minutes before serving. It will bring out all of the best flavors & textures in the cheese!

SERVING IDEAS

Enjoy the board with wine or champagne.

Serve this board as an elegant app or in-between dinner &  dessert.

Serve the cheese with baguette & crackers.

CAN I MAKE A FRENCH CHARCUTERIE BOARD INSTEAD?

Yes! Just add 1-2 cured meats on the board like saucisson, jambon, boudin, or pâté. Then, add other savory items like olives, pepper jam, etc.

HEY THERE,  I'M SARA LYNN

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