Sparkling platter with cheese, fruits, and sweets shaped like a diamond ring for special celebrations.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz brie cheese, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz gouda cheese, sliced
→ Crackers & Bread
04 - 1 cup assorted crackers
05 - 1 cup breadsticks
→ Fresh Fruit
06 - 1 cup green grapes
07 - 1 cup red grapes
08 - 1/2 cup blueberries
09 - 1/2 cup strawberries, halved
→ Sweets & Treats
10 - 3.5 oz white chocolate-covered pretzels
11 - 12 mini vanilla cupcakes (optional)
→ Extras
12 - Edible silver or gold leaf (optional)
13 - 1/2 cup honey or fig jam
14 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - On a large round serving board, outline the shape of a diamond ring using breadsticks or crackers to form the band and arrange cheese cubes and slices to create the diamond at the top.
02 - Fill the ring band area with additional crackers, alternating with clusters of green and red grapes and berries for color and freshness.
03 - Place white chocolate-covered pretzels and mini vanilla cupcakes atop the diamond section to simulate sparkling stones.
04 - Arrange small bowls of honey or fig jam around the board for dipping.
05 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves and optionally apply edible silver or gold leaf for extra elegance.
06 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to select their preferred bites from the board.
