Minimalism Master Cheese Board (Print Version)

A visually stunning board featuring aged Comté, Jamón Ibérico, and Castelvetrano olives in three distinct sections.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheese

01 - 2.8 oz aged Comté, sliced

→ Charcuterie

02 - 2.8 oz Jamón Ibérico, thinly sliced

→ Gourmet Accompaniment

03 - 2.8 oz Castelvetrano olives, pitted and drained

# Steps:

01 - On a clean serving board, visually divide the space into three equal sections.
02 - Place the aged Comté neatly in the first third of the board.
03 - Fold and layer the Jamón Ibérico attractively in the second third.
04 - Place Castelvetrano olives in a small bowl or pile them decoratively in the last third.
05 - Present immediately at room temperature to maximize flavor appreciation.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It proves that three truly exceptional ingredients beat a crowded board of mediocre ones.
  • You can have an elegant appetizer ready before your guests even ring the doorbell.
  • The simplicity means every flavor shines without competing for attention.
02 -
  • Cold cheese and ham lose their subtlety—letting them warm to room temperature for fifteen minutes unlocks flavors that shine brightest.
  • The quality of each ingredient is non-negotiable here since there's nowhere to hide; seek out a proper cheese counter and ask for their best-aged Comté and properly cured Jamón Ibérico.
03 -
  • Bring cheese and ham out of the refrigerator twenty minutes before guests arrive; the flavor awakens as it warms.
  • A board this simple relies entirely on ingredient quality, so splurge a little here—it's only three things, and they should be extraordinary.
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