Perfect Galentine’s Grazing Platter: Easy Fancy Party Spread Ideas
This luxe, Pinterest-worthy grazing platter is the ultimate party centerpiece, featuring a vibrant mix of cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, veggies, crackers, nuts, and sweet treats. It’s easy to assemble, endlessly customizable, and guaranteed to wow your guests at any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Brie cheese, sliced into wedges
- Goat cheese, crumbled or rolled in herbs
- Sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- Smoked gouda or provolone, sliced
- Prosciutto, rolled
- Salami, sliced
- Capicola or turkey slices
- Water crackers
- Rosemary crostini
- Multigrain crackers
- Baguette slices, lightly toasted
- Strawberries, halved
- Raspberries
- Red grapes, on the vine
- Fig slices or dried apricots
- Mini cucumbers, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes
- Radishes, thinly sliced
- Baby carrots
- Hummus
- Honey or fig jam
- Pesto or olive tapenade
- Marcona almonds
- Spiced pecans
- Chocolate truffles or chocolate-covered almonds
- Olives (green and kalamata, pitted)
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or mint) for garnish
- Edible flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fruits and vegetables. Slice bread and cheeses. Keep charcuterie chilled until just before serving. Cut strawberries in half and cube cheddar into 1/2-inch pieces. Slice cucumbers and baguette into thin rounds.
- Arrange small bowls or ramekins for dips, jams, and olives on your board first, placing them near the center or at anchor points.
- Add cheeses: place wedges, rounds, and crumbled cheeses next to the bowls. Fan out slices for visual appeal. Let soft cheeses sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Layer charcuterie: roll prosciutto and arrange in loose piles; fan out salami and capicola slices in clusters.
- Fill in fruits and veggies: scatter strawberries, grapes, and figs around the board. Tuck cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes near dips. Add radishes and carrots in small bunches.
- Add crackers and breads: stack water crackers, crostini, and baguette slices in neat piles or loose rivers across the platter. Leave space so everything stays crisp.
- Sprinkle nuts and extras: fill gaps with Marcona almonds, spiced pecans, and chocolate truffles. Place olives in a small bowl or scatter in clusters. Drizzle honey or jam over cheeses or in a bowl for dipping.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, edible flowers, or mint for a luxe finish. Adjust as needed for balance and color.
- Serve at room temperature with small plates, napkins, and cocktail forks or toothpicks.
Notes
Bring cheeses to room temperature before serving for best flavor. Alternate colors and textures for visual appeal. Keep wet and dry items separate to prevent soggy crackers. For gluten-free or dairy-free guests, use appropriate substitutions. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days, but keep crackers and breads separate to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/8th of the p
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 12
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