Bridal Shower Bubbly Board (Printable)

An elegant spread of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers paired with sparkling wine for special occasions.

# What You'll 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 - 1/2 cup Marcona almonds
09 - 1/2 cup white chocolate truffles
10 - 1/4 cup lemon curd, served in a small bowl
11 - 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt-covered pretzels
12 - Edible white or yellow flowers such as chamomile and 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), chilled
16 - Lemon twists or edible gold leaf, optional, for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Slice cheeses and fruits into small, uniform pieces or clusters to ensure a cohesive presentation.
02 - Distribute the cheese types in small, identical clusters across a large white or marble board, leaving space between groups for an elegant look.
03 - Place fruit in matching small clusters, alternating with cheese to achieve balanced color distribution.
04 - Fill small bowls with lemon curd and place them on opposite sides of the board for contrast.
05 - Neatly arrange almonds, truffles, and pretzels in separate, symmetrical clusters on the board.
06 - Place baguette slices and water crackers in fanned, uniform stacks along the edges of the board.
07 - Decorate with edible flowers and optionally a touch of edible gold leaf. Serve immediately with chilled sparkling wine, providing lemon twists as garnish for each flute.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks far more impressive than the thirty minutes it takes to assemble, giving you the gift of seeming effortlessly elegant
  • There's something deeply satisfying about how forgiving this board is—if one element doesn't work, the surrounding flavors and textures catch it gracefully
  • You'll find yourself stealing bites long after the guests leave, discovering new favorite combinations as the board settles
  • The monotone color palette turns what could feel chaotic into something serene and intentional, like edible minimalist art
02 -
  • Prepare everything that can be done in advance the day before—slice cheeses, wash grapes, arrange flowers in water. You're not actually making this board at the last minute; you're assembling it with joy, which is completely different.
  • The secret no one talks about is how temperature matters. Everything should be cool but not cold to numbness. Serve the board at room temperature for five minutes before bringing it out; let the flavors warm just enough to sing.
  • Symmetry and clusters are what separate 'a board' from 'a statement.' Random scattered items read as haphazard. Intentional groupings read as thoughtful. This is the difference between something that looks thrown together and something that looks designed.
  • White chocolate truffles will weep in heat. Keep the board away from direct sunlight and serve in a cool room. The moment they soften is the moment they lose their elegance.
03 -
  • Buy the water crackers and baguette fresh the morning of your gathering. Crackers go soft and bread goes hard—both happen fast, and you want them at their best moment.
  • Keep everything in the coldest part of your refrigerator until thirty minutes before serving, then let it sit at cool room temperature. Cold food numbs flavor; slightly cool food sings.
  • If you're serving more than eight people, don't try to fit everything on one board. Make two smaller boards instead; they're easier to navigate and look more intentional.
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