Hey there! Today I am excited to share with you a simple fall entertaining idea, How To Build The Perfect Cheese Board! Party season is right around the corner and I wanted to give you a few easy ideas to throw together a simple cheese board that will please the crowds. As a mom, I like to keep things simple and low key when it comes to having guests over. Elaborate dinners are nice, but sometimes I like to put together a beautiful cheese board for guest to munch on while you have good conversation.
Of course, you can add whatever you like to a cheese board. I think it must have the following three:
1. Cheeses
You must have great cheese on your cheese board. I think pairing three perfect cheeses is all you need. A strong cheese, like blue cheese. A sharp hard cheese, like cheddar and a soft creamy cheese, like brie. These are the holy trinity of cheeses. They are fairly inexpensive, if you buy small quantities. Adding different textures and flavors is the key to the perfect cheese board.
2. Crackers and Bread
I like adding one good hard butter cracker and a soft bread to the board. I know most of the time you see a soft french bread but I really like the flavor from these mini rye bread squares. They just add another amazing level of flavor.
3. Fruits and Nuts
Apples go great with cheese and I like a tart Granny Smith apple. Simply cut the apples into slices. Mixed nuts add a good crunch and also help mellow out the strong cheese flavors. Last but not least, I recently made a all natural cinnamon plum jam that adds sweetness.
Like I mentioned earlier, you can add whatever you like to a cheese board. I just think this one is perfect!
Cheers!
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Lovely! And the great thing about this is it’s super easy!
My husband usually makes the cheese tray when we entertain. This tutorial was so quick and easy I think I’ll make the cheese tray at our next dinner party.
Great information and your tray turned out so pretty! Thanks for sharing! Pinning!
-Michelle @ The Gracious Wife
I’ve never made a cheese board for a party but I do always have some sort of cheese I’m serving. Brie is my go to party cheese for sure! Followed you over from Monday Funday link party! And pinning!
~Meaghan
This is really helpful! I’ve never known how to properly do this, and I need to. Thanks so much sharing! Pinned!
so beautiful! they are all perfect.. something I’m going to have for my next get-together
cheese trays are always where guests hangout. BTW, visiting you from do tell Tuesday.
I love cheese boards and I really like how you laid this one out! I will take these great tips and use them! Saying hello from tip me Tuesday!
Cathy
I love this. I really, really want to serve a traditional cheese board at Thanksgiving this year. Thanks for the inspiration!
Yum! So glad you shared this, I love cheeses and really need to learn how to make a cheese board!
I’ve never made my own fancy cheese board before, and I love how simple your tips are! Now I’m off to check out that cinnamon plum jam recipe! Stopping by from Work It Wednesday
What a great tutorial, love the advice on the three types of cheese. Cheese boards are one of my favorite appetizers to set out!
Pinning to my appetizers board!