Warm and inviting cheese display with seasonal cheeses, fresh fruit, nuts, and rustic accompaniments.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.2 oz aged cheddar, sliced
02 - 4.2 oz blue cheese, crumbled
03 - 4.2 oz Gruyère, sliced
04 - 4.2 oz triple-cream brie, sliced
→ Fresh Fruit
05 - 1 small pear, sliced
06 - 1 small apple, sliced
07 - 1 bunch red grapes
08 - 0.25 cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Crunch
09 - 0.33 cup roasted walnuts
10 - 0.33 cup candied pecans
11 - 0.25 cup Marcona almonds
→ Accompaniments
12 - 0.33 cup fig jam
13 - 0.33 cup honey
14 - Rustic sourdough baguette, sliced
15 - 1 package whole grain crackers
→ Garnish
16 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
17 - Fresh thyme sprigs
# Directions:
01 - Place the sliced and crumbled cheeses evenly spaced on a large wooden board or platter.
02 - Fan out the pear and apple slices around the cheeses to create a visually appealing layout.
03 - Fill in gaps between cheeses and sliced fruit with bunches of red grapes and scatter dried cranberries for added color and sweetness.
04 - Distribute roasted walnuts, candied pecans, and Marcona almonds in small piles between the cheeses and fruit to provide crunch.
05 - Place small bowls filled with fig jam and honey at convenient spots on the platter for dipping.
06 - Position sliced sourdough baguette and whole grain crackers along the edges of the board or in a separate basket nearby.
07 - Decorate the platter with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to add a rustic aroma and visual appeal.
08 - Present immediately, allowing cheeses to reach room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
