Pomegranate Jewel Cascade Board (Printable)

A colorful cascade of cheeses, cured meats, fruits, nuts, and pomegranate arils elegantly arranged on a board.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz creamy goat cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged Manchego, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled

→ Cured Meats

04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
05 - 2.8 oz spicy salami, thinly sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

06 - 1 large pomegranate, arils only
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes, halved
08 - 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced

→ Dried Fruits & Nuts

10 - 1.8 oz dried apricots, halved
11 - 1.4 oz dried figs, sliced
12 - 1.4 oz toasted pistachios
13 - 1.4 oz roasted almonds

→ Accompaniments

14 - 1 small piece honeycomb
15 - 1 small jar fig jam
16 - 1 crusty baguette, sliced
17 - 2.8 oz artisan crackers

→ Garnish

18 - Fresh mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - Place a large board or platter on a flat surface and envision a diagonal line from the top left corner to the bottom right to serve as the cascade layout guide.
02 - Place slices and crumbles of goat cheese, Manchego, and blue cheese alternately along the diagonal line for visual contrast.
03 - Fold prosciutto and spicy salami thinly and position them between cheese sections, allowing edges to overlap gently for an appealing arrangement.
04 - Scatter slices of pear, apple, grape halves, and dried apricot and fig pieces intermittently along the cascade to maintain flow and texture variety.
05 - Generously scatter pomegranate seeds over the entire diagonal line, focusing on clusters to create a jewel-like sparkle.
06 - Tuck toasted pistachios and roasted almonds into gaps throughout the cascade to add crunch and richness.
07 - Place honeycomb and fig jam in small bowls at both ends of the cascade for easy access and visual balance.
08 - Fan slices of baguette and artisan crackers along both sides of the cascade design, offering convenient serving options.
09 - Scatter fresh mint leaves over the board to introduce vibrant color and subtle aroma.
10 - Present immediately at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours styling it, but honestly takes just 25 minutes and impresses everyone instantly
  • The pomegranate arils add a sweet-tart burst that cuts through rich cheeses in the most refreshing way
  • It's the kind of board that works for fancy dinner parties or casual weeknight gatherings with equal grace
02 -
  • Arrange everything on a cold board if possible—this keeps cheeses from sweating and cured meats from getting limp. Pop your platter in the fridge for 10 minutes before you start.
  • The pomegranate arils are the star, so taste your pomegranate first. If it's bitter, your whole board suffers. Pick one that feels heavy and looks vibrant.
  • Don't let the board sit too long before serving. After an hour, things start looking tired and flavors start bleeding into each other in less-than-pleasant ways.
03 -
  • Buy ingredients the day before, prep everything the morning of, and arrange no more than 30 minutes before serving—this keeps everything fresh and vibrant
  • Keep backup pomegranate arils in a small container. The moment someone sees how beautiful they are, they want more, and you'll want to be able to oblige
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