Minimalism Master Cheese Board (Print View)

An elegant board highlighting aged Comté, Jamón Ibérico, and Castelvetrano olives in distinct thirds.

# What You'll 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 divide the space into three equal sections.
02 - Arrange the aged Comté neatly in the first third of the board.
03 - Fold and layer the Jamón Ibérico attractively in the second third.
04 - Place the Castelvetrano olives either in a small bowl or piled artfully in the final third.
05 - Present immediately at room temperature to fully appreciate the flavors.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes and tastes like you spent an hour thinking about flavor balance.
  • Three ingredients means three chances to splurge on quality without breaking the bank.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about the simplicity—no fussing, just arrangement and presence.
02 -
  • The board is done the moment you finish arranging it—don't let it sit around under plastic wrap or the cheese will sweat and the romance evaporates.
  • I once tried to make this ahead and the Jamón started to oxidize and turn gray; fresh assembly is non-negotiable for this one.
03 -
  • Buy your cheese and ham from places that slice them to order—pre-packaged versions have already started to deteriorate before you bring them home.
  • If you're feeding more than two people, scale up by adding another complete set of three components rather than spreading the same amounts thinner; each section deserves its own visual weight.
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