A colorful spring-inspired cheese platter with cheeses, fruits, nuts, crackers, and edible flowers for an elegant touch.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced into petals
02 - 5.3 oz brie or camembert, cut into wedges
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls
04 - 3.5 oz manchego or aged gouda, cubed
→ Fruits
05 - 1 small bunch green grapes, halved
06 - 1 mango, thinly sliced
07 - ½ cup dried apricots
08 - ½ cup fresh blueberries
→ Nuts & Extras
09 - ½ cup roasted almonds
10 - ½ cup shelled pistachios
11 - 2 tbsp honey
12 - ¼ cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
13 - 3.5 oz water crackers
14 - 3.5 oz seeded crispbread
15 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Garnish
16 - Edible flowers (e.g., marigold or pansy petals)
17 - Fresh mint leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - On a large round platter, arrange the sliced cheddar cheese in a radiating petal pattern to resemble outer daffodil petals.
02 - Form a circle inside the cheddar petals with brie or camembert wedges to create the daffodil's inner ring.
03 - Pile goat cheese balls in the center of the board to form a central cup.
04 - Fill spaces between cheeses with manchego cubes, alternating with halved grapes and mango slices to add color and contrast.
05 - Tuck dried apricots and fresh blueberries around the cheeses for sweetness and visual interest.
06 - Distribute roasted almonds and shelled pistachios evenly over the board.
07 - Place honey and fig jam in small bowls and position them on the platter.
08 - Arrange water crackers, seeded crispbread, and sliced baguette around the edge of the platter.
09 - Decorate the arrangement with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves for a seasonal touch.
10 - Serve immediately, encouraging guests to combine flavors as desired.
