Pomegranate Jewel Cascade Board (Print View)

A visually stunning board with cheeses, cured meats, fresh and dried fruits accented by pomegranate seeds.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz creamy goat cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged Manchego cheese, 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 - Seeds from 1 large pomegranate
07 - Small bunch red grapes, halved
08 - 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced

→ Dried Fruits & Nuts

10 - 1.75 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 - Small piece honeycomb
15 - Small jar fig jam
16 - Crusty baguette, sliced
17 - 2.8 oz artisan crackers

→ Garnish

18 - Fresh mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - On a large serving board or platter, visualize a diagonal cascade from the top left to the bottom right corner.
02 - Place the sliced and crumbled cheeses along the diagonal, alternating types to enhance visual appeal.
03 - Fold and arrange thin slices of prosciutto and spicy salami between the cheese sections, allowing edges to overlap.
04 - Intermingle thin fruit slices, halved grapes, and dried fruits along the diagonal to maintain the flowing line.
05 - Generously sprinkle pomegranate arils across the entire diagonal, focusing on clustering them for a jewel-like effect.
06 - Tuck toasted pistachios and roasted almonds into the cascade to introduce crunch.
07 - Place honeycomb and fig jam in small bowls at either end of the cascade for accompaniment.
08 - Fan baguette slices and crackers along both sides of the presentation to facilitate easy access.
09 - Top with fresh mint leaves for color and aroma, then serve immediately at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, yet it looks like you spent hours in the kitchen—pure magic for when you're short on time but big on ambition
  • Those pomegranate seeds are little flavor bombs that make every bite feel luxurious and celebratory
  • It works for vegetarians, meat lovers, and everyone in between because you control what goes on the board
02 -
  • Slice your fresh fruits right before assembling—within 15 minutes if possible—or they'll start to oxidize and lose their shine, and trust me, this board is all about shine
  • The pomegranate arils are everything; don't be shy with them, and if you can find fresh ones at the peak of season, you'll understand why this board became obsession-worthy for me
03 -
  • Use a wooden board or a large slate platter—the contrast between the wood or stone and the vibrant colors makes everything look more intentional and elegant
  • Serve this with something cold to drink, and watch how the crisp wine, sparkling water, or pomegranate spritzer becomes the perfect companion to every bite
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