Save The Cheval Heureux Snack Board is a vibrant and inviting French-inspired grazing platter that brings together an array of rich cheeses, savory charcuterie, fresh fruits, and flavorful dips. Ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a casual appetizer, it’s designed to please a crowd with contrasting textures, colors, and tastes, making every bite an exploration of flavors.
Save This snack board invites your guests to nibble at their leisure, creating a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. With ingredients thoughtfully balanced to offer creaminess, tang, sweetness, crunch, and savory notes, every element shines both individually and together.
Ingredients
- Cheeses
- 100 g Comté, sliced
- 100 g goat cheese, log or rounds
- 80 g blue cheese, wedges
- Charcuterie
- 100 g saucisson sec, sliced
- 80 g jambon cru (prosciutto or Bayonne ham), folded
- 80 g smoked duck breast, thinly sliced (optional)
- Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
- 1 bunch red grapes, separated into small clusters
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 pear, sliced
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes
- 1 small cucumber, sliced
- 1 handful radishes, halved
- Condiments & Extras
- 1 small jar cornichons
- 1 small jar wholegrain mustard
- 2 tbsp fig jam or chutney
- 1 handful walnuts
- 1 handful almonds
- Bread & Crackers
- 1 small baguette, sliced
- 1 packet rustic crackers
Instructions
- 1. Wash and dry all fruits and vegetables.
- Slice apples, pears, cucumbers, and radishes just before assembling to maintain freshness.
- 2. Arrange cheeses on a large wooden board, spacing them apart for easy access.
- 3. Fold or roll charcuterie slices and place them between cheeses.
- 4. Distribute fresh fruit, vegetables, and nuts in small clusters around the board for color and balance.
- 5. Place cornichons, mustard, and fig jam in small bowls or ramekins and add to the board.
- 6. Fill in remaining spaces with slices of baguette and crackers.
- 7. Serve immediately, replenishing items as needed.
Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung
Make sure to slice fresh produce just before assembling to keep everything crisp and vibrant. Use a sharp paring knife for neat slices and a bread knife for clean baguette cuts. Arrange the board on a large wooden or slate surface and use small bowls for condiments to avoid mixing flavors.
Varianten und Anpassungen
For a vegetarian alternative, simply omit all charcuterie items and replace with marinated grilled vegetables or extra portions of cheese. Swap fig jam for quince paste for a different flavor profile or add a drizzle of honey for sweetness. Adjust nuts or fruits according to personal preference.
Serviervorschläge
The Cheval Heureux Snack Board is perfect alongside a crisp white wine or a light red such as Beaujolais. Serve at room temperature for optimal flavor and invite guests to nibble slowly, enjoying the contrasting textures and tastes throughout the gathering.
Save With just a little preparation, the Cheval Heureux Snack Board transforms any gathering into a relaxed celebration of flavors and textures, showcasing the best of French-inspired casual dining.
Recipe Q&A
- → What cheeses are best for this snack board?
Use a variety of textures such as Comté, creamy goat cheese, and pungent blue cheese to create flavor balance and visual appeal.
- → How should I arrange the board for best presentation?
Space cheeses apart and fold charcuterie slices between them. Cluster fresh fruits and vegetables around for color and texture contrast.
- → Can I prepare the components in advance?
Slice fruits and vegetables just before assembling to maintain freshness. Other elements like cheeses and charcuterie can be prepped earlier.
- → What are suitable accompaniments to include?
Add cornichons, wholegrain mustard, fig jam, nuts like walnuts and almonds, plus baguette slices and crackers to complete the board.
- → Is there a vegetarian option?
Yes, omit charcuterie and replace with marinated grilled vegetables or additional cheeses for a vegetarian-friendly spread.