A visually stunning cheese board with artisanal cheeses, fresh fruit, and gourmet accents perfect 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 to 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 as the focal point for the arrangement.
02 - Fan aged Manchego, Brie, blue cheese, and smoked cheddar around the goat cheese to create a star-shaped layout.
03 - Fill the gaps between cheeses with clusters of red and green grapes, sliced pear and apple, and halved dried figs.
04 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds evenly over the fresh fruit for color and texture contrast.
05 - Place small bowls of honey and fig jam amidst the cheeses, then scatter almonds around the platter.
06 - Neatly arrange sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the perimeter of the platter.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optionally add edible flowers for an elegant visual effect.
08 - Present the platter at room temperature to enhance flavors and textures.
