A stunning cheese board with assorted cheeses, fruits, nuts, and honey for elegant entertaining.
# 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, for decoration)
# How to Make It:
01 - Place the goat cheese log at the center of a large wooden board. Fan aged Manchego, Brie, blue cheese, and smoked cheddar around it, forming star rays.
02 - Fill gaps between the cheeses with clusters of red and green grapes, slices of pear and apple, and halved dried figs.
03 - Scatter pomegranate seeds evenly over the layered fruit to enhance the presentation.
04 - Place small bowls of honey and fig jam strategically among the cheeses for easy access.
05 - Distribute honey-roasted and marcona almonds around the perimeter along with sliced baguette and assorted crackers.
06 - Decorate the platter with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers. Serve at room temperature to best showcase flavors.
