Cozy winter cheese display with fresh fruits, nuts, and rustic accents for inviting entertaining moments.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.2 oz aged cheddar, sliced
02 - 4.2 oz blue cheese, crumbled
03 - 4.2 oz Gruyère, sliced
04 - 4.2 oz triple-cream brie, sliced
→ Fresh Fruit
05 - 1 small pear, sliced
06 - 1 small apple, sliced
07 - 1 bunch red grapes
08 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Crunch
09 - 1/3 cup roasted walnuts
10 - 1/3 cup candied pecans
11 - 1/4 cup Marcona almonds
→ Accompaniments
12 - 1/3 cup fig jam
13 - 1/3 cup honey
14 - Rustic sourdough baguette, sliced
15 - 1 package whole grain crackers
→ Garnish
16 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
17 - Fresh thyme sprigs
# Method:
01 - Place the cheeses evenly spaced on a large wooden board or platter.
02 - Fan out pear and apple slices around the cheeses.
03 - Fill gaps with bunches of grapes and scatter dried cranberries for contrast and sweetness.
04 - Distribute roasted walnuts, candied pecans, and Marcona almonds in small piles between cheeses and fruits.
05 - Position small bowls of fig jam and honey on the platter.
06 - Place sourdough baguette slices and whole grain crackers along the platter edges or in a basket beside it.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to add rustic aroma.
08 - Present immediately, allowing cheeses to reach room temperature for optimal flavor.
