Save to Pinterest 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 has become my go-to for parties because it always impresses guests and sparks great conversation around the table.
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 (e.g. mozzarella or goat cheese): 2 strips for lacing design
Instructions
- Arrange cheeses:
- On a large oval wooden board or platter, arrange the cheese wedges, rounds, and slices in an oval rugby ball shape.
- Fill gaps:
- Fill gaps with grapes, pear and apple slices, interspersing nuts and dried apricots for color and texture.
- Add 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 ball's 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.
Save to Pinterest This recipe has brought many smiles and fun moments with family and friends gathering around the table to share good food and laughter.
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.
Save to Pinterest With a little planning you can create a stunning and delicious cheese board that will impress any crowd.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses are best for this platter?
French cheeses like Comté, Roquefort, Brie, and Chèvre offer a range of textures and flavors suited to this design.
- → How do you create the rugby ball shape?
Arrange the cheeses in an oval form on a wooden board, then add fruits and nuts to fill gaps, finishing with white cheese strips for lacing.
- → Can this be adapted for vegetarians?
Yes, omit the charcuterie for a fully vegetarian-friendly platter without sacrificing flavor variety.
- → What fruits complement the cheese selections?
Fresh grapes, sliced pears, and apples add sweetness and texture that pair well with the cheeses and nuts.
- → What accompaniments enhance the platter?
Walnuts, dried apricots, fig jam, sliced baguette, and crackers add crunch and richness to balance the cheeses.