Have you ever wondered about how best to decorate a cheese board? It’s pretty simple; this article will give step-by-step instructions.
Choose a platter
- You will want to choose a board that will hold the number of cheeses you want to display. If you are planning on serving at least ten people, consider choosing a tray with a diameter of at least 19 inches.
- Consider your table space and decorating style when selecting a cheese board or serving tray. Try to pick one large enough for all the cheeses; if not, consider using multiple trays instead of just one big one! Also, consider how the colour scheme in your home or party area will look when combining it with other foods on top of this particular piece of cutlery: maybe white would go better than black?
Plan the layout.
It would help if you planned the layout of the cheese and fruit before you started arranging. First, decide how many cheeses you want to include in your platter. Some people choose one type of cheese, while others select two or three varieties. If you’re serving a large crowd, it’s best to pick two or three types of cheese so everyone can try them before they disappear!
For each variety selected, arrange the wheels on an individual plate as you would if preparing them for eating. Then attractively place all leaves on a tray—this will be your “display station” at the buffet table or other location where guests can gather around and serve themselves during cocktail hour before dinner is served later in the evening.
Add fruit and nuts.
You can add fruit and nuts to your cheese dashboard in several ways: as a garnish, on skewers, or arranged into small piles throughout the tray. Fruit is a great way to add colour and texture, while nuts are good for adding crunch (and some protein). The best type of fruits to use will depend on what cheese you are serving—for example, berries go well with hard cheeses like cheddar or gouda; stone fruits are better suited for soft goat cheeses like chèvre; apples pair well with pungent blue cheeses like stilton; honeydew melon complements creamy brie quite nicely; etc.
Garnish with herbs and edible flowers.
Try garnishing it with some fresh herbs if you’re looking for a way to spruce up your cheese platter. Herbs can be used in many ways: tie them around the rind of each piece of cheese, sprinkle them over the top, or even use them as the base of an edible flower arrangement. For instance, rosemary is an excellent alternative to parsley when garnishing hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano and Gruyere.
It would help if you also considered using edible flowers sparingly when decorating your platter. Although they’re beautiful and often quite tasty (try adding some edible blossoms from pansies or violets), make sure you don’t go overboard—you want guests to enjoy their food without being overwhelmed by too many floral flavours! One way around this dilemma is by using dried herbs instead; although they won’t look as vibrant as fresh ones, dried versions are much more affordable than buying fresh ones every time you want to add some colour contrast to your dish presentation style. And if done correctly, dried flowers can still provide adequate aesthetic appeal without breaking bank accounts!
Show off your cheeses in style.
- Choose a platter that shows off the cheeses. You want your dashboard to complement, not compete with, the cheese. A large wooden board or serving tray will do the trick perfectly.
- Ensure the platter is big enough to hold all of your cheeses comfortably. When choosing a size for your display plate, think about how many cheeses you plan on displaying and make sure there is enough room for each one without crowding too much.
- Choose a manageable dashboard so it can be easily lifted and moved around without the risk of toppling over! Similarly, choose something light enough so people don’t have to strain themselves when lifting them (or use more than one person).
Once you’ve built your cheese dashboard, you can use it as a centrepiece for a dinner party or serve it at a cocktail party.
