Cheese. Glorious, wonderful, fantastic cheese. I love a good cheese plate year round but they are especially great during the holidays. What I love so much about a cheese board or charcuterie board is that it is completely adaptable to different seasons and occasions. For my festive cheese boards, I always like to include something really Christmassy (think Mince pies or festive chocolate). The secret to a really good cheese board is variety. Variety of flavors, textures and shapes creates visual interest and makes the board so much more delicious. You want to give your guests loads of choice and I always recommend at adding four or five different cheeses. Add pickles, preserves, crackers and breads of your choice and add a few slices of good charcuterie or a pot of Pâté for the meat lovers. To make things super easy for you, I’ve included a list of all the best cheeses and accompaniments I love to include on my cheese boards. Mix and match as you please but I would definitely do at least one (more of the cheese, obvs) in each category.
What should be on a cheese board
Making ahead
The board can be assembled up to four hours ahead. Keep loosely covered in the fridge and remove from the fridge 30-60 minutes before serving. Any leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Platters and boards for easy entertaining
