The Crimson Crest Board (Printable)

Luxurious board featuring premium red meats, red wine cheeses, fresh fruits, and aromatic garnishes for elegant bites.

# What You'll Need:

→ Red Meats

01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz bresaola
03 - 3.5 oz thinly sliced spicy chorizo
04 - 2.8 oz smoked beef salami

→ Red Wine-Soaked Cheeses

05 - 5.3 oz Drunken Goat cheese (red wine-soaked goat cheese), sliced
06 - 5.3 oz Red Wine Cheddar, cubed
07 - 3.5 oz Merlot BellaVitano, sliced

→ Accompaniments

08 - 1 small bunch red grapes, washed
09 - 1 medium pomegranate, seeds removed
10 - 1 small jar red onion jam
11 - 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
12 - 1 small handful dried cranberries
13 - 1 baguette, sliced
14 - 1 box red beet crackers

→ Garnishes

15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
16 - Edible rose petals (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Fold or roll the prosciutto, bresaola, chorizo, and salami, placing them in distinct sections of a large triangular board, grouping similar textures together.
02 - Cut the Drunken Goat, Red Wine Cheddar, and Merlot BellaVitano into bite-sized portions and fan them out in separate clusters adjacent to the meats.
03 - Scatter grapes, pomegranate seeds, and dried cranberries around the meats and cheeses. Place roasted red peppers and a small bowl of red onion jam near the cheeses.
04 - Neatly arrange baguette slices and red beet crackers to fill open spaces and provide contrast in texture.
05 - Add fresh rosemary sprigs and edible rose petals to enhance color and aroma.
06 - Serve immediately at room temperature to maximize flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It requires zero cooking, so you can focus entirely on the artistry and the actual moment with your guests.
  • The wine-soaked cheeses taste like a secret you've been keeping, something that shifts the whole experience from casual to luxe.
  • It's the rare appetizer that actually satisfies—the meats are substantial, the cheeses are complex, and nobody leaves hungry.
02 -
  • Buy the meats sliced to order, not pre-packaged—they'll taste fresher, and the person behind the counter often has opinions worth hearing.
  • The Drunken Goat and Merlot BellaVitano are show-stoppers; if you can't find them, ask your cheese counter for wine-soaked alternatives rather than settling for standard aged cheeses.
  • Assemble this no more than 30 minutes before serving so the cheeses don't start sweating and the crackers stay crisp.
03 -
  • Buy everything except the baguette the morning of, and slice bread just before service so it doesn't go stale.
  • If you're nervous about the presentation, arrange the board on parchment paper, then slide it onto your actual platter right before guests arrive—it prevents second-guessing and keeps everything pristine.
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