Minimalism Master Cheese Board (Printer-friendly)

Elegant board featuring aged Comté, Jamón Ibérico, and Castelvetrano olives arranged in thirds.

# Required Ingredients:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place a clean serving board and visually divide it into three equal sections.
02 - Lay the aged Comté slices neatly in the first section of the board.
03 - Fold and layer Jamón Ibérico attractively within the second section.
04 - Arrange Castelvetrano olives in a small bowl or pile them artfully in the final section.
05 - Serve immediately at room temperature to fully appreciate the flavors.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's proof that restraint and quality ingredients speak louder than abundance.
  • Takes ten minutes but tastes like you've been planning all day.
  • Works perfectly when you want to impress without disappearing into the kitchen.
02 -
  • Room temperature changes everything—take the Comté and Jamón out of the fridge at least 15 minutes before serving or the flavors will taste muted and one-dimensional.
  • Oversized olives can overwhelm the board's balance; pit them yourself or taste-test beforehand to make sure they're the right size and aren't swimming in brine.
03 -
  • Always let ingredients come to room temperature before serving—flavor is inseparable from temperature.
  • Arrange the board no more than 30 minutes before guests arrive; the longer it sits, the more the edges dry out and lose their appeal.
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