Tropical board with fresh fruits, cheeses, meats, nuts, and edible flowers for lively summer occasions.
# What you need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz creamy brie cheese, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz goat cheese log, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
→ Charcuterie & Protein
04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 3.5 oz salami, rolled
06 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast, sliced
→ Fruits
07 - 1 cup pink dragon fruit, cubed
08 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
09 - 1 cup watermelon, cut into flamingo shapes (optional)
10 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
11 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
→ Accompaniments
12 - 1/2 cup candied pecans
13 - 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled
14 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
15 - 1/2 cup pink grapefruit segments
→ Crackers & Breads
16 - 1 cup water crackers
17 - 1 cup mini brioche toasts
→ Garnish & Extras
18 - Edible flowers (e.g., nasturtiums, violas)
19 - Fresh mint leaves
20 - Flamingo-themed cocktail picks (optional)
# Steps to follow:
01 - Place the sliced and cubed cheeses evenly around a large serving board.
02 - Fold and cluster prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey breast between the cheeses.
03 - Distribute dragon fruit, strawberries, watermelon shapes, raspberries, pomegranate seeds, dried apricots, and grapefruit segments in colorful sections across the board.
04 - Place candied pecans and pistachios in small mounds throughout the arrangement.
05 - Stack or fan out water crackers and mini brioche toasts around the board.
06 - Add edible flowers and fresh mint leaves for tropical accents.
07 - Place flamingo-themed picks into select fruit pieces for a playful presentation.
08 - Present immediately ensuring all items are easily accessible for guests.
