Murray’s – How to Make a Cheese Board

Learn how to make a cheese board like a pro with these tips and how-to’s from Murray’s Cheese. Stock up on Murray’s essentials, including delicious cheese, meats and more!

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Fill bowl with Spiced Cherry Preserves and add a spoon to serve.
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Build The “Greatest Hits” Cheeseboard

Impress your guests with this "Greatest Hits" cheese board. This board features a mix of crowd-pleasing cheeses like Aged Cheddar, Brie, Gruyere, and Manchego. Just add some sweet & salty accompaniments like dried apricots, jam, green grapes & salty marcona almonds from the pantry and you can create this party-pleasing platter.

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Place a small bowl in the bottom middle of your board. Add the whole wedge of Gruyere and wheel of Brie in opposite corners of the board. Place the English Cheddar chunks in the unoccupied top right corner of the board. Shingle the Manchego wedges in a quarter-ring around the Brie, leaving 1 inch of space between the two cheeses.
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Add salami rosettes between the Gruyere wedge and chunked cheddar. Be sure to place them close together, as it will keep them in their shape intact.
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Shingle crackers starting in the bottom left corner of the board and extending towards the right until just past the bowl.
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Add apricots and Marcona almonds to fill in the center spaces of the board. Arrange the dried fruit in the space between the Manchego and Brie.
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Place a large bunch of green grapes between the Gruyere wedge and the bottom of the board.
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Fill bowl with Spiced Cherry Preserves and add a spoon to serve.
Step 6

Build The “Greatest Hits” Cheeseboard

Impress your guests with this "Greatest Hits" cheese board. This board features a mix of crowd-pleasing cheeses like Aged Cheddar, Brie, Gruyere, and Manchego. Just add some sweet & salty accompaniments like dried apricots, jam, green grapes & salty marcona almonds from the pantry and you can create this party-pleasing platter.

Host’s Guide to Serving Cheese

Step 1: Choose the Cheese

Choose an assortment of cheeses with an array of different shapes, styles and textures. A great cheese board has something soft, something hard and something in-between with a variety of flavor!

Step 2: Pair with Meat

Choose a few meats to pair with your cheeses. From a slice of salami to a ribbon of prosciutto, we’ve got what you need!

Step 3: Add Some Accompaniments

Don’t let your cheese stand alone! Deck your cheese board with jams, olives and more for your guests to snack on and pair with your cheese!

Step 4: Choose Crackers & Bread

Don’t forget to choose a cracker or slice of delicious fresh bread. Your guests will need a vessel for their cheese!

Step 5: Fill the Space with Fresh Fruit, Vegetables & Garnishes

Every cheese board needs a pop of color! Add a few of your favorite fresh fruits and vegetables that will pair great with your cheese!

Step 6: Don’t Forget Utensils & Supplies

Shop the tools, boards and knives you need to cut, plate and serve cheese like a pro!