This is the technique we used for the soppressata in at the bottom of this cheese plate (right above the handle) I like to stack quite a few pieces this way and then fan it out. Tuck the points of the triangles tight in between a large cheese and one of your bowls (this helps keep it in place!).
Fold large, thin, circular pieces in half, and then in half again to make a triangle. I fold charcuterie meats a few different ways on cheese plates: You can add your meats a few different ways: In a simple stack (saves time if you’re in a rush), fanned out in a line or half-circle (works best on large boards since this takes up more space) or by folding larger pieces into fun shapes (takes up less space and adds some visual interest).įor this cheese plate, I opted to fold our charcuterie pieces to help them take up less space since we had a lot to get onto the board. Next, add charcuterie to your cheese plate! I used soppressata, a basic deli salami, and prosciutto here. For hard cheeses, like the cheddar and parmesan, I prefer to cut them into slices or cubes and stack them up on the board – this makes it easier for guests to grab a piece without having to saw through a hard cheese with a cheese knife and makes the cheese plate more interesting. Soft cheeses, like the brie and goat cheese in this photo, can be served as is. I like to serve cheeses in a variety of shapes to add visual interest. Or two, unwrap and cut the cheeses straight out of the fridge, then place them on the cheese plate and let them come to temperature on the board (pro tip: cover the cheese with beeswax wrap or plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out). You can do this two ways: One, take the cheeses out of the fridge, throw them on the counter, and come back later to add them to the cheese plate. Cheese should really be served at room temperature, which means you should take it out of the fridge and let it rest for 30 minutes to an hour before serving (learn more in this post). (PS – Swap small store-bought jars of jam or honey, roasted red peppers, or pesto for the bowls here if you like!) You can skip the bowls if you like, but I like using them to hold dips and smaller items – plus, the height and round shape helps break up the cheese board to make it more fun to look at. If I know I’m making a cheese plate for a party, I’ll set out the cutting board (I’m using a 15″-ish wood board from Target – it’s no longer in stock but I found a similar one here) and place the bowls the night before so it’s ready to go. Why? Because it helps me make part of the cheese plate ahead of time. Start with the things that take up the most room on a cheese plate – you’ll tuck everything else into the blank spaces later on!Ī lot of people like to start with the cheese, but I prefer to start by placing some little bowls around my cheese board. Start with the big items: bowls and cheese. 
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Watch the How-To Video! How to make a cheese plate step-by-step! How to Make a Great Cheese Plate on a Budget Step-by-Step Photos: How to Make a Cheese Plate PS – In a hurry? Use the links below to jump to a specific section of this post! to build a fancy cheese plate – you just need to follow this basic order of operations.ĭon’t be afraid to get creative and have fun with it – you’re already on your way to making a perfect cheese plate every time!
Cheese plates can look very proper and fancy, but I’m going to let you in on a secret: It is SO. I’ll cover things like building seasonal cheese plates, what to include on your cheese plate, and how to make a cheap cheese plate (because BUDGET) later on – but let’s start with the ASSEMBLY. (It’s also been an essential dish on, y’know, Tuesdays when I’m too lazy to cook dinner).Īnd yes – this post is titled “how to make a cheese plate,” but you can follow these basic steps to make allllll kinds of party platters! Our cheese plate today has a bit of meat included (cheese and charcuterie FTW!) and I also like to round things out with crackers, fruit, sausage, or whatever seasonal produce I have on hand (more on that later!) A cheese plate appetizer is an essential dish at 99% of my gatherings, holiday or otherwise.
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