Minimalism Master Cheese Board (Printable)

An elegant board featuring aged Comté, Jamón Ibérico, and Castelvetrano olives in three distinct sections.

# 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 separate the surface into three equal sections.

02 - Place the aged Comté slices neatly in the first third of the board.

03 - Fold and artistically layer the Jamón Ibérico in the second third of the board.

04 - Position the Castelvetrano olives either in a small bowl or arranged in the final third.

05 - Present immediately at room temperature to maximize flavor appreciation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

It feels luxurious but takes ten minutes, which means you can actually make it on a Tuesday night without stress.
Each ingredient shines on its own, so you taste what you're actually eating instead of competing flavors.
People always assume it took more effort than it did, which is its own kind of magic.

02 -

Room temperature is non-negotiable—cheese loses its texture and olive oil its complexity when they're cold. Let everything sit out for at least fifteen minutes before serving.
The quality of each ingredient matters more here than in almost any other dish, because there's nowhere for mediocre to hide. Buy the best versions you can afford and taste the difference immediately.

03 -

Slice and arrange everything no more than thirty minutes before serving so the board stays fresh and the flavors stay bright.
If you source your ingredients from a really good cheese shop or Italian market, ask the people there for their recommendations—they often have unexpected ideas about what works together.