Champagne Waterfall Grazing Board (Printable Version)

Elegant spread featuring cascading grapes, assorted cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers on a board for gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled

→ Charcuterie (optional)

04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 2.8 oz salami, sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

06 - 1 bunch green grapes
07 - 1 bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small pear, sliced
09 - 1 small apple, sliced
10 - ½ cup fresh raspberries

→ Nuts & Extras

11 - ½ cup candied pecans
12 - ½ cup roasted almonds

→ Crackers & Breads

13 - 1 cup assorted crackers
14 - 1 small baguette, sliced

→ Condiments

15 - ¼ cup honey
16 - ¼ cup fig jam

→ Garnishes

17 - Edible flowers (optional)
18 - Fresh mint sprigs

# Directions:

01 - Place a champagne coupe glass at the center of a large serving board, tilting it gently on its side to rest securely.
02 - Arrange green and red grapes to spill out from the glass and cascade naturally down the board.
03 - Fan out pear and apple slices adjacent to the grapes to enhance the cascading waterfall effect.
04 - Cluster brie, aged cheddar, and goat cheese around the base of the glass and along the fruit flow.
05 - If desired, add folded prosciutto and sliced salami in decorative piles beside the cheeses.
06 - Disperse candied pecans, roasted almonds, and fresh raspberries across the board for texture and color.
07 - Position assorted crackers and baguette slices at the board’s edges for easy serving.
08 - Fill small bowls with honey and fig jam, then nestle them among the other ingredients.
09 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint sprigs to add visual appeal.
10 - Present immediately alongside chilled champagne for a festive experience.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly fancy but comes together in under 20 minutes with zero cooking required.
  • Everyone gravitates toward it at parties—the waterfall effect is genuinely mesmerizing, and people actually linger and talk while grazing.
  • You can prep with whatever you have in your kitchen, so it's endlessly adaptable to seasons and dietary needs.
02 -
  • Slice your apples and pears just 10 minutes before serving, not earlier—they brown faster than you think, and it dulls the whole presentation.
  • Keep everything cool until the last moment, then let the board sit out only as long as your gathering lasts; warm cheese slides differently and soft fruit loses its snap.
  • The angle of the glass matters more than perfection—experiment with the tilt until you find what makes your grapes roll gently without looking staged.
03 -
  • Use a shallow champagne coupe, not a tall flute; it creates a better waterfall angle and looks more dramatic on the board.
  • Arrange ingredients by temperature—cheese and cured meats close to the glass stay coolest, fruits on the outer edges are fine a bit warmer.
  • Add a tiny card or herb sprig next to any ingredient someone might not recognize, like a specific cheese or nut; it's a small gesture that makes people feel welcomed into the experience.
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