Jamón and Cheese Board

Jamón and Cheese Board

A stunning Spanish-inspired spread that brings the spirit of tapas to your table. Thinly sliced jamón ibérico or serrano is arranged alongside a curated selection of Spanish cheeses, olives, marcona almonds, quince paste, and crusty bread — no cooking required, just thoughtful assembly. Perfect for entertaining or a leisurely weekend meal.

6 servings · Prep 20 min · Cook 5 min · Total 25 min

Spanish · Appetizer

  • 4 oz Manchego cheese sliced or broken into wedges
  • 4 oz creamy goat cheese (chèvre) sliced into rounds or crumbled
  • 0.5 cup marcona almonds salted and roasted
  • 0.5 cup mixed Spanish olives drained
  • 4 oz membrillo (quince paste) sliced into small rectangles
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling over cheese
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt for finishing
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper for finishing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Refrigerator
  • Broiler
  • Knife
  • Wooden Board
  • Jelly Roll (10x15)
  • Cutting Board

Instructions

  1. Remove all cheeses and jamón from the refrigerator at least ~[20 minutes] before serving. Cold cheese mutes flavor — room temperature is essential for the best taste and texture. Slice the @[Manchego Cheese] into thin wedges and the Mahón into flat pieces. Slice the @[Creamy Goat Cheese] into rounds.
  2. If desired, slice the baguette on the diagonal into ½-inch pieces and toast lightly under a #[Broiler] or in a dry #[Skillet] over ^[medium heat] for ~[1–2 minutes] per side until just golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Place small bowls on a large wooden board and fill them with @[Mixed Spanish Olives] and @[Marcona Almonds]. Arrange the three cheeses in different areas of the board, spacing them apart. Fan the jamón slices in loose, flowing folds between the cheeses — avoid stacking flat, as the folds look more inviting and allow guests to pull pieces easily.
  4. Tuck slices of @[Membrillo] (quince paste) next to the @[Manchego Cheese] — a classic Spanish pairing. Scatter dried figs or cranberries for color and sweetness. Nestle the toasted baguette slices and crackers around the edges. Drizzle the @[Creamy Goat Cheese] rounds lightly with @[Extra-Virgin Olive Oil] and finish the entire board with a pinch of @[Flaky Sea Salt] and freshly ground @[Black Pepper]. Serve immediately.