Stylish assembly of ash-rinded cheeses, dark breads, and fresh fruits on a slate-colored stone board for an elegant presentation.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Morbier or ash-rinded semi-soft cheese
02 - 4.2 oz Humboldt Fog or ash-ripened goat cheese
03 - 3.5 oz Valdeon blue cheese or gray-veined blue cheese
→ Breads & Crackers
04 - 8–10 slate-colored charcoal crackers
05 - 6–8 slices dark rye or pumpernickel bread
→ Fruits & Accents
06 - 1 small bunch black grapes or sliced dark plums
07 - 1 small handful blackberries or blueberries
08 - 2 tbsp black olive tapenade
→ Garnishes
09 - Edible charcoal salt for sprinkling
10 - Fresh sprigs of rosemary or thyme (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Position a large, clean dark stone board or slate platter on a stable work surface.
02 - Cut cheeses to preferred thickness and arrange separately on the board with aesthetically spaced sections.
03 - Fan out charcoal crackers and stack pumpernickel or rye slices around the cheeses in visually appealing clusters.
04 - Distribute black grapes, sliced plums, and sprinkle blackberries or blueberries across empty spaces to add freshness and contrast.
05 - Spoon black olive tapenade into a small dark bowl or directly onto the board as desired.
06 - Lightly sprinkle edible charcoal salt over the cheese to enhance flavor and visual depth.
07 - Add fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs optionally for aromatic contrast and presentation enhancement.
08 - Present immediately with appropriate cheese knives and small serving plates for guests.
