Visually stunning cheese board with artisanal cheeses, fresh fruit, honey, and nuts for special occasions.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz aged Manchego
02 - 5.3 oz creamy Brie
03 - 5.3 oz blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Roquefort)
04 - 5.3 oz goat cheese log
05 - 3.5 oz smoked cheddar
→ Fresh Fruit
06 - 1 small cluster red grapes
07 - 1 small cluster green grapes
08 - 1 ripe pear, sliced
09 - 1 ripe apple, sliced
10 - 1 small pomegranate, seeds only
11 - 6–8 dried figs, halved
→ Accompaniments
12 - 2.8 oz honey-roasted almonds
13 - 2.8 oz Marcona almonds
14 - 2.1 oz honey
15 - 2.1 oz fig jam
16 - 1 small baguette, sliced
17 - 4.2 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Position the goat cheese log at the center of a large wooden board or platter in a star shape.
02 - Place the Manchego, Brie, blue cheese, and smoked cheddar around the goat cheese, fanning them outward to resemble star rays.
03 - Fill the gaps between the cheeses with clusters of red and green grapes, slices of pear and apple, and halved dried figs.
04 - Scatter pomegranate seeds over the fruit for a vibrant, festive appearance.
05 - Nestle small bowls of honey and fig jam among the cheeses for easy access.
06 - Sprinkle honey-roasted and Marcona almonds around the arrangement, then border with baguette slices and assorted crackers.
07 - Enhance presentation with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers.
08 - Bring platter to room temperature before serving to optimize flavor and texture.
