Minimalism Master cheese board (Printable Version)

Elegant arrangement of Comté, Jamón Ibérico, and Castelvetrano olives for a refined appetizer experience.

# What You Need:

→ 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 Make It:

01 - On a clean serving board, visually section into three equal parts.
02 - Place the sliced aged Comté neatly within the first section.
03 - Fold and arrange Jamón Ibérico attractively in the second section.
04 - Place the Castelvetrano olives in a small bowl or pile artfully in the final section.
05 - Present immediately at room temperature to highlight optimal flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Each ingredient gets its moment to shine without competing for attention.
  • Takes ten minutes but tastes like you planned it for weeks.
  • Elegant enough for impressing someone, casual enough for a quiet evening alone.
02 -
  • Room temperature is non-negotiable; cold cheese tastes like nothing, cold ham loses its delicate texture.
  • The moment these three ingredients touch, they begin to warm each other—serve within twenty minutes for the best experience.
03 -
  • Buy your cheese and ham from a real counter where someone can slice it to order; prepackaged versions almost always disappoint.
  • Let everything sit out for fifteen minutes before serving—this is when flavors unlock and textures soften to their best.
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