Pomegranate Jewel Cascade Board (Print View)

A stunning diagonal arrangement of cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and vibrant pomegranate arils creating a colorful spread.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz creamy goat cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged Manchego, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled

→ Cured Meats

04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
05 - 2.8 oz spicy salami, thinly sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

06 - 1 large pomegranate, arils only
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes, halved
08 - 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced

→ Dried Fruits & Nuts

10 - 1.8 oz dried apricots, halved
11 - 1.4 oz dried figs, sliced
12 - 1.4 oz toasted pistachios
13 - 1.4 oz roasted almonds

→ Accompaniments

14 - 1 small honeycomb piece
15 - 1 small jar fig jam
16 - 1 crusty baguette, sliced
17 - 2.8 oz artisan crackers

→ Garnish

18 - Fresh mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - On a large serving board or platter, conceptualize a diagonal flow extending from the top left to the bottom right corner.
02 - Position sliced and crumbled cheeses alternately along the diagonal for visual diversity.
03 - Drape cured meats in loose folds between cheese sections, allowing edges to overlap elegantly.
04 - Interspace fresh fruit slices, grape halves, and dried fruits along the cascade maintaining a continuous line.
05 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds generously across the diagonal, emphasizing clusters for a jewel-like appearance.
06 - Nestle toasted pistachios and roasted almonds within the arrangement to provide textural contrast.
07 - Place honeycomb and fig jam in small bowls at both ends of the cascade for accessibility.
08 - Fan out baguette slices and artisan crackers along the sides of the display for easy serving.
09 - Scatter fresh mint leaves over the board to enhance aroma and color.
10 - Present the arranged board at room temperature to guests without delay.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when really, you've got something stunning ready in 25 minutes flat
  • There's something for everyone—creamy, salty, sweet, nutty—all on one board without anyone feeling left out
  • The pomegranate seeds do the heavy lifting in making this feel special and celebratory without any fussing
02 -
  • Don't assemble this more than an hour before serving—fresh fruits oxidize, and you want everything looking jewel-bright when your guests arrive
  • The secret to a professional-looking board is leaving negative space; less is actually more when you want impact
  • Always taste as you go; if your blue cheese is particularly strong, use a lighter hand so it doesn't dominate the palette
03 -
  • If pomegranate isn't in season or feels extravagant, cranberries or pomegranate molasses drizzled lightly creates a similar jewel-like effect
  • For a vegetarian board, double the nuts, add roasted chickpeas, and feature the dried fruits more prominently—it becomes even more colorful and nobody misses the meat
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