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Truffle & Aged Cheese Board for Two
Earthy, aged and worth every penny: a small board that spends its budget on flavor, not volume.
- Serves
- 2
- Board
- 14″ slate or dark wood board
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cost
- $44–$65
- Level
- Intermediate
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The full plan · $3 · 5-page printable PDF
Build this exact board
This page shows what the board is and why it works. The plan is what you take to the store and the counter:
- The exact shopping list for two, with an amount and an estimated price for every item
- Where every item goes on the board, step by step, and why
- The full 5-step timeline, from fridge to table
- The drink to pour, and a swap for anything your store is out of
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Why it works
Truffle and aged cheese share the same savory, earthy depth, so they make each other taste bigger. Crunchy 24-month Parmigiano, a truffle cheese like Sottocenere, truffle salami and prosciutto di Parma are all from the same part of the flavor map.
A few drops of aged balsamic on the Parmigiano and truffle honey on the truffle cheese add sweetness without hiding anything. Fresh figs or pear and Marcona almonds keep it from feeling heavy, and Nebbiolo is the classic wine for truffles.
Timeline
- T–60 minTake out the Parmigiano.
- T–45 minTake out the truffle cheese.
- + 3 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.
Questions
What cheese goes with truffle?
Aged, nutty cheeses: Parmigiano-Reggiano, aged pecorino and truffle-studded cheeses like Sottocenere. Creamy brie with truffle honey is another favorite.
What wine goes with truffle cheese?
Nebbiolo (Barolo or Langhe Nebbiolo) is the traditional match. Its earthy, rose-like aroma suits truffle.
Is truffle honey real truffle?
Many are flavored with truffle aroma rather than truffle pieces. Check the label; both taste good, but the ones with real truffle cost more.
The book it's in
Build it exactly, with the book
This board is in Charcuterie Lab: Boards for Two, with 24 more boards for two. The book has the shopping list for two with amounts and prices, the prep countdown, the step-by-step build and the drink to pour.
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Want more ideas? Read Parmesan vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Grana Padano: What's the Difference? or The Best Honey for a Cheese Board, Ranked.