A fusion board pairing classic meats, cheeses, and fruits with Filipino-inspired ube macarons for entertaining.
# Components:
→ Cured Meats
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz salami
03 - 3.5 oz soppressata
→ Cheeses
04 - 3.5 oz brie cheese
05 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese
06 - 3.5 oz manchego cheese
→ Fruits
07 - 1 cup seedless grapes
08 - 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
09 - 1 apple, sliced
10 - 1 pear, sliced
→ Accompaniments
11 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)
12 - 1/4 cup dried apricots
13 - 1/4 cup fig jam or honey
14 - 1 small baguette, sliced
15 - 1 box assorted crackers
→ Ube Macarons
16 - 12 ube macarons
# Directions:
01 - Place prosciutto, salami, and soppressata in loose ribbons or piles on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Slice brie, cheddar, and manchego, then arrange each cheese in separate sections, fanning slices for easy serving.
03 - Group seedless grapes, mixed berries, apple slices, and pear slices together on the board to create visual appeal.
04 - Pile mixed nuts and dried apricots in small clusters or bowls around the board.
05 - Occupy remaining empty spaces with baguette slices and assorted crackers.
06 - Place a small dish of fig jam or honey on the board as a sweet accompaniment.
07 - Nestle ube macarons in a prominent area or distribute among fruit and cheese sections for color contrast.
08 - Present immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving. Allow macarons to come to room temperature for best texture.
