Print

Perfect Luxury Easter Grazing Platter with Jamón Ibérico

jamón ibérico grazing platter - featured image
Print Recipe

A simple yet luxurious grazing platter featuring authentic Jamón Ibérico, aged Manchego cheese, quince paste, and complementary accompaniments, perfect for Easter or special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 100–150g (3.5-5 oz) Jamón Ibérico, thinly sliced
  • 150g (5 oz) aged Manchego cheese, sliced or cut into triangles
  • 100g (3.5 oz) quince paste (membrillo), cut into small cubes
  • A handful of Marcona almonds, lightly toasted
  • 50g (1.75 oz) Spanish olives (green or black), pitted
  • Crusty bread or artisan crackers (baguette or rustic loaf), sliced thin
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Fresh fruit (optional) such as grapes, figs, or apple slices
  • Fresh herbs (optional) such as rosemary or thyme sprigs

Instructions

  1. Prepare your board by choosing a large serving board (about 18×12 inches) and wipe it clean and dry thoroughly.
  2. If not pre-sliced, carefully slice the Jamón Ibérico into thin, delicate slices about 2-3 inches long and lay them gently in loose folds.
  3. Slice the Manchego cheese into triangles or thin wedges about 1/4 inch thick and arrange in small clusters.
  4. Cut the quince paste into small cubes about 1/2 inch and place in a small ramekin or scatter between cheese slices.
  5. Lightly toast the Marcona almonds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then let cool.
  6. Arrange the olives in small bowls or scatter in groups on the board.
  7. Scatter fresh fruit such as grapes, fig halves, or apple slices around the board and tuck in sprigs of rosemary or thyme for garnish.
  8. Slice the bread or crackers and arrange neatly at one side or in a basket nearby.
  9. Drizzle a small amount of extra virgin Spanish olive oil over the ham and cheese for added richness and shine.
  10. Serve the platter at room temperature for best flavor, removing it from the fridge about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve at room temperature for best flavor. Take cheese and meat out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving. Toast almonds carefully to avoid burning. Avoid overcrowding the board to maintain visual appeal. For gluten-free, substitute bread with gluten-free crackers. For vegetarian, replace Jamón Ibérico with roasted marinated vegetables or gourmet cheeses.

Nutrition

Keywords: Jamón Ibérico, Manchego, grazing platter, Easter, Spanish cuisine, appetizer, luxury platter, holiday entertaining

Find it online: https://cheerycrisp.com/perfect-luxury-easter-grazing-platter-with-jam-o-n-ib-e-rico-easy-homemade-ideas-for-entertaining/