Here is a general idea of what kinds of cheeses to get.
Good cheese for cheese board.
But if you don t already own one don t feel like you need to go out and buy one.
Pick a variety of about 3 5 cheeses depending on how large your board is.
You can also use a plate a cutting board or even a baking sheet.
With a mix of sweet and savory elements and a variety of textures coming together cheese boards have a little something for everyone.
If you want to add color use local jams edible flowers or grass fed cow s milk cheese which will always naturally be tinged a beautiful yellow thanks to the.
A nice brie is a good choice.
There s nothing like an epic cheese board and some good drinks to welcome guests.
A good cheese board invites people to be adventurous and if you serve something inedible on your board someone will likely give it a nibble in the spirit of flavor exploration.
Any flat surface will work.
1 to 2 bunches green grapes 1 2 round of brie such a tremblaye wedge of aged sharp cheddar 8 ounces goat cheese at room temperature.
Start with the board.
Cheese boards are typically assembled on a slate or wooden tray which may be square rectangular or round.
A cheddar is the traditional route but a gruyère or comté is also a good option.
Obviously a strong cropwell bishop stilton.
I like to keep my appetizers simple and a cheese board comes together quickly with no baking required.
For most cheese boards you ll want to select varieties that cover the whole cheese spectrum in terms of texture and flavor.
How to assemble a charcuterie board.
A mix of cheese textures get at least one soft cheese like brie one hard cheese like parmesan and one crumbly cheese like bleu cheese.