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Perfect Fruit and Cheese Graduation Board

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A quick and easy fruit and cheese board perfect for celebrations like graduations, featuring a balanced mix of textures and flavors with simple, fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

  • Aged cheddar, sliced
  • Brie or camembert wheel
  • Goat cheese log, plain or herbed
  • Manchego or gouda cubes
  • Strawberries, hulled and halved
  • Seedless red or green grapes
  • Pears, sliced thin
  • Apple slices, lightly tossed in lemon juice
  • Fresh figs or dried apricots (optional)
  • Toasted almonds or walnuts
  • Honey or fig jam
  • Crackers or baguette slices
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs or thyme
  • Edible flowers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly. Hull and halve strawberries, slice pears and apples thinly then toss apple slices in lemon juice to prevent browning. Remove grapes from stems in small clusters. Ensure figs or dried fruits are fresh and plump if using.
  2. Using a sharp cheese knife, slice aged cheddar into thin wedges or bite-sized cubes. Cut brie wheel into small, spreadable wedges. Slice goat cheese log into small rounds or crumble roughly. Arrange cheese pieces separately to avoid squishing soft cheeses.
  3. Toast almonds or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned, stirring frequently. Let cool completely before adding to the board.
  4. Arrange cheese pieces spaced out on the serving board. Fill empty spaces with clusters of fruit, alternating colors and textures. Scatter toasted nuts in small piles and add crackers or baguette slices along edges. Place small bowls with honey or fig jam for drizzling or dipping. Garnish with fresh herbs and edible flowers if using.
  5. Check the board for balance and add extra fruit or crackers to fill gaps. Wipe any stray crumbs. Cover with plastic wrap if not serving immediately to keep fruit fresh.

Notes

Keep cheese at room temperature 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Toss apple slices in lemon juice to prevent browning. Place crackers on edges away from juicy fruit to avoid sogginess. Prepare fruit and cheese separately to avoid moisture issues. Store leftovers wrapped tightly in refrigerator up to 2 days, keep crackers separate.

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