A visually stunning cheese board arranged with cheeses, fruit, nuts, and garnishes for special occasions.
# Components:
→ 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 fl oz honey
15 - 2.1 fl oz fig jam
16 - 1 small baguette, sliced
17 - 4.2 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Place the goat cheese log at the center of a large wooden board or platter and arrange the aged Manchego, Brie, blue cheese, and smoked cheddar around it in a star-shaped pattern to resemble rays.
02 - Position clusters of red and green grapes, pear slices, apple slices, and halved dried figs in the spaces between the cheeses.
03 - Scatter pomegranate seeds evenly over the fruit for a colorful and festive effect.
04 - Nestle small serving bowls containing honey and fig jam among the cheeses for easy access.
05 - Distribute honey-roasted and marcona almonds around the platter, then arrange baguette slices and assorted crackers along the edges.
06 - Finish by garnishing with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers. Serve at room temperature to enhance flavor and texture.
