Save A playful and elegant cheese board arranged in the shape of a rugby ball—perfect for sports gatherings and cheese lovers alike. This creative platter features a selection of French cheeses, fresh fruit, nuts, and charcuterie, beautifully presented for maximum impact.
This cheese board was a hit at my last game day party, impressing everyone with its unique shape and delicious variety.
Ingredients
- Comté: 150 g cut into wedges
- Roquefort: 150 g crumbled
- Brie: 150 g sliced
- Chèvre (goat cheese): 100 g in rounds
- Saucisson sec: 100 g sliced (optional)
- Prosciutto: 100 g folded (optional)
- Red grapes: 1 bunch
- Pear: 1 small sliced
- Apple: 1 small sliced
- Walnuts: 40 g
- Dried apricots: 40 g
- Fig jam: 40 g
- Baguette: 1 sliced
- Crackers: as desired
- Fresh rosemary sprigs: for greenery
- White cheese strips: 2 strips (e.g. mozzarella or goat cheese) for lacing design
Instructions
- Arrange cheese:
- On a large oval wooden board or platter arrange the cheese wedges rounds and slices in an oval rugby ball shape.
- Add fruit and nuts:
- Fill gaps with grapes pear and apple slices interspersing nuts and dried apricots for color and texture.
- Place charcuterie:
- Place the charcuterie slices along the outer edge or integrate with the cheeses if desired.
- Create lacing:
- Use two strips of white cheese to create the rugby balls lacing down the center Optionally use thin strips of cheese or chives for horizontal stitches.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh rosemary around the edge for a grassy effect.
- Serve:
- Serve with sliced baguette crackers and fig jam on the side.
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Required Tools
Large oval or rectangular wooden board cheese knife small bowls for jam and nuts serving tongs or forks
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese) Gluten (bread some crackers) Tree nuts (walnuts) May contain Sulfites (dried fruit some charcuterie) Check all labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 330 Total Fat 20 g Carbohydrates 24 g Protein 13 g per serving
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Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses are used in the board?
The board features Comté, Roquefort, Brie, and Chèvre cheeses, providing a range of textures and flavors.
- → Can charcuterie be omitted?
Yes, omitting charcuterie makes the platter suitable for vegetarian guests without compromising the overall taste.
- → How is the rugby ball shape created?
The cheeses are arranged oval-shaped, with white cheese strips forming the lacing design down the center, mimicking a rugby ball.
- → What fruits complement the board?
Red grapes, sliced pear, and apple add sweetness and freshness, balancing the rich cheeses and nuts.
- → What accompaniments are served alongside?
Baguette slices, crackers, walnuts, dried apricots, and fig jam accompany the board for texture and flavor variety.
- → How to customize the board for seasonal availability?
Seasonal fruits like figs, berries, or apricots can be used to enhance freshness and flavor depending on availability.