Bridal Shower Bubbly Board (Print Version)

Elegant white and yellow cheeses, fruits, and accents paired with sparkling wine, arranged for a refined gathering.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz triple cream brie, cut into small wedges
02 - 5.3 oz manchego, sliced into thin triangles
03 - 5.3 oz aged white cheddar, cubed

→ Fruits

04 - 1 cup white grapes, small clusters
05 - 2 pears, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into small cubes
07 - 1 cup fresh lychee, peeled and pitted

→ Accents

08 - ½ cup Marcona almonds
09 - ½ cup white chocolate truffles
10 - ¼ cup lemon curd, in a small bowl
11 - ½ cup plain or vanilla yogurt-covered pretzels
12 - Edible white or yellow flowers (e.g., chamomile, pansies)

→ Breads & Crackers

13 - 1 baguette, sliced into uniform rounds
14 - 1 box water crackers

→ Beverages

15 - 2 bottles dry sparkling wine (Champagne, Cava, or Prosecco), well chilled
16 - Lemon twists or edible gold leaf (optional, for garnish)

# How To Make:

01 - Slice cheeses and fruits into small, uniform pieces or clusters for cohesive presentation.
02 - Place cheese varieties in small, identical clusters evenly spaced across a large white or marble serving board.
03 - Distribute fruit clusters alternating with cheeses for balanced color and texture contrast.
04 - Fill small bowls with lemon curd and place them on opposite sides of the board for symmetry.
05 - Neatly cluster almonds, truffles, and pretzels in separate, symmetrical groups around the board.
06 - Arrange baguette rounds and water crackers in fanned, uniform stacks along the edges of the board.
07 - Decorate with edible flowers and optional edible gold leaf. Serve immediately with chilled sparkling wine and lemon twists for garnish.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent all day preparing, but truly takes just 30 minutes—the secret every host needs to know
  • The soft, buttery cheeses paired with crisp crackers and bright fruits create flavor combinations that surprise and delight with every bite
  • There's something magical about the simplicity of it—no cooking required, just thoughtful arrangement that makes people feel genuinely celebrated
02 -
  • Temperature is everything—keep every element chilled until the very moment you arrange the board. Cheese tastes better at room temperature, but a board tastes best when it's come straight from the fridge and guests begin warming it with their presence.
  • Pears and baguette slices brown quickly once cut. Prepare them last, just 10-15 minutes before serving, and arrange them just before guests arrive. A light brush of lemon juice on pears prevents oxidation if you need to prepare slightly early.
  • The magic isn't in complicated cooking—it's in using genuinely good ingredients and respecting their natural beauty. Don't over-complicate or over-garnish. Let each element speak.
03 -
  • Prep all components the morning of your event—slice and arrange on plates, cover, refrigerate. You'll have zero stress when guests arrive and twenty minutes of final arrangement will feel meditative rather than frantic.
  • A marble or pale wooden board is your best friend here. It provides contrast for every ingredient and feels inherently luxurious without any effort on your part.
  • Buy your sparkling wine a day or two before and chill it properly in the fridge (not the freezer, which can make it taste harsh). Proper chill temperature is around 45 degrees Fahrenheit, and it makes an extraordinary difference in how people perceive the quality of what you're serving.
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