Save to Pinterest An elegant and visually stunning cheese platter inspired by the Star of Bethlehem, featuring artisanal cheeses, fresh fruit, and gourmet accompaniments perfect for special occasions or festive gatherings.
This cheese platter has become my go-to for holiday entertaining, impressing guests with its star-shaped design and diverse flavors.
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Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g aged Manchego, 150 g creamy Brie, 150 g blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Roquefort), 150 g goat cheese log, 100 g smoked cheddar
- Fresh Fruit: 1 small cluster red grapes, 1 small cluster green grapes, 1 ripe pear, sliced, 1 ripe apple, sliced, 1 small pomegranate, seeds only, 6 8 dried figs, halved
- Accompaniments: 80 g honey roasted almonds, 80 g marcona almonds, 60 g honey, 60 g fig jam, 1 small baguette, sliced, 120 g assorted crackers
- Garnishes: Fresh rosemary sprigs, Edible flowers (optional for decoration)
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Instructions
- Arrange Cheeses:
- Arrange the cheeses in a star shaped pattern on a large wooden board or platter starting with the goat cheese as the center point.
- Fan Cheeses:
- Fan the Manchego Brie blue cheese and smoked cheddar around the center mimicking the rays of a star.
- Fill Spaces:
- Fill spaces between cheeses with clusters of grapes pear and apple slices and dried figs.
- Sprinkle Seeds:
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the fruit for a festive touch.
- Nestle Bowls:
- Nestle small bowls of honey and fig jam among the cheeses.
- Add Accompaniments:
- Add almonds and arrange baguette slices and crackers around the perimeter.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers.
- Serve:
- Serve at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Save to Pinterest This platter brings my family together every holiday season, sparking conversation and delighting all ages with its festive look and flavors.
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Notes
Pair with a crisp white wine or sparkling rosé for an elevated tasting experience. Use high quality ingredients for best results.
Required Tools
Large wooden board or platter, Small serving bowls, Cheese knives, Paring knife
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese), Gluten (bread/crackers), Tree nuts (almonds). May contain traces of other allergens depending on cheese and cracker selection. Always check product labels.
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This cheese platter is a showstopper that’s as delicious as it is beautiful to serve.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What cheeses are used in this platter?
It features aged Manchego, creamy Brie, blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Roquefort), goat cheese log, and smoked cheddar.
- → How is the platter arranged?
Cheeses are placed in a star pattern with goat cheese at the center, surrounded by other cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, and garnishes.
- → Can I substitute the cheeses?
Yes, you can swap in your favorite local cheeses to customize the assortment.
- → Are there any accompaniments included?
Yes, honey-roasted almonds, marcona almonds, honey, fig jam, baguette slices, and assorted crackers are arranged around the cheese and fruit.
- → Is this suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, it contains dairy but no meat products, making it suitable for a vegetarian diet.
- → How should it be served for best flavor?
Serve at room temperature to fully enjoy the cheeses' flavors and textures.
