Crostini and Cheese Board in 23 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
3. Whisk olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl; brush generously over each side of the bread.
4. Toast for 5–8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are mahogany-colored and the centers are crisp.
5. While the bread is still hot, rub the cut side of the raw garlic cloves across the surface of each slice.
6. Place the largest cheeses (Brie and Burrata) on the board first to act as anchors.
7. Nestle the cubed hard cheeses and crumbled blue cheese in the gaps.
8. Pile the toasted crostini in a rustic stack or a sweeping curve around the cheeses.
9. Dollop the fig jam in small bowls or directly on the board near the Brie.
10. Fill the remaining gaps with grapes, nuts, and cornichons to create a lush appearance.
11. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the Burrata and sprinkle with a pinch of flaky salt.