An impressive horse-shaped grazing display with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and crackers for entertaining guests.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie (omit for vegetarian option)
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
09 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
10 - 1 apple, thinly sliced
11 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
12 - ½ cup dried apricots
→ Vegetables
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
15 - ½ cup baby carrots
→ Crackers & Bread
16 - 2 cups assorted crackers
17 - 1 baguette, sliced
→ Nuts & Extras
18 - ½ cup roasted almonds
19 - ½ cup walnuts
20 - ¼ cup olives (black or green)
21 - ¼ cup cornichons or small pickles
22 - ¼ cup honey or fig jam
# How to make it:
01 - On a large, clean serving board or tray, outline the shape of a horse using parchment paper or a horse-shaped template as a guide.
02 - Position the cheeses to form the horse's head, mane, and body, alternating colors and shapes for visual appeal.
03 - Layer slices of prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey to create contours and texture, such as the mane and legs.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with grape clusters, sliced apples, pears, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and dried apricots for accents and curves.
05 - Arrange assorted crackers and sliced baguette around the board’s perimeter or at the horse’s base.
06 - Scatter roasted almonds, walnuts, olives, and pickles in small clusters to add detail and fill any gaps.
07 - Use a small dish of honey or fig jam to represent the eye or as an accent; adjust arrangement for a distinct horse shape with balanced colors and textures.
08 - Present immediately with cheese knives and serving utensils for guests.
