A colorful platter combining cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and festive accents for memorable celebrations.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, whole wheel or wedge
02 - 5.3 oz aged Cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled or sliced
04 - 4.2 oz goat cheese, log or rounds
→ Charcuterie (optional)
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
→ Fruits
07 - 1 cup red grapes, washed
08 - 1 cup green grapes, washed
09 - 1 pomegranate, seeded
10 - 1 apple, sliced
11 - 1 pear, sliced
→ Nuts & Extras
12 - ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
13 - ½ cup dried cranberries
14 - ½ cup marinated olives
15 - ¼ cup honey
16 - ¼ cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
17 - 1 baguette, sliced
18 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
19 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
20 - Fresh thyme sprigs
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Place the cheeses evenly on a large serving board or platter, spacing them to allow room for additional components.
02 - Arrange prosciutto and salami slices around the cheeses, folding each piece for visual appeal.
03 - Cluster red and green grapes, pomegranate seeds, apple, and pear slices artistically around the board for contrast.
04 - Distribute candied nuts, dried cranberries, and marinated olives in remaining spaces to add texture and flavor.
05 - Place honey and fig jam in small bowls and set them on the board.
06 - Stack or fan out baguette slices and assorted crackers on the board.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to enhance visual appeal and aroma.
08 - Provide small cheese knives and spreaders alongside and serve immediately.
