A charming platter with cured meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts arranged in a heart shape for gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ Cured Meats
01 - 2 oz prosciutto
02 - 2 oz salami
03 - 2 oz coppa or soppressata
→ Cheeses
04 - 2.8 oz brie, cut into heart-shaped pieces or wedges
05 - 2.8 oz aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 2.8 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls
→ Fresh Fruits
07 - ½ cup seedless red grapes
08 - ½ cup strawberries, halved
09 - ¼ cup raspberries
→ Accompaniments
10 - ¼ cup mixed olives
11 - ¼ cup roasted almonds
12 - 2 tbsp fig jam or honey
13 - 8 to 10 heart-shaped or plain crackers
→ Garnishes
14 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
15 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Instructions:
01 - On a large serving board or wooden platter, draw a heart shape with a pencil or place a heart-shaped template as a guide.
02 - Position prosciutto, salami, and coppa slices folded or rolled along the heart’s edges for an attractive presentation.
03 - Fill the interior of the heart with brie wedges, cubed aged cheddar, and goat cheese balls, spacing for color and texture variation.
04 - Nestle clusters of red grapes, halved strawberries, and raspberries between the cheeses and meats for natural contrast.
05 - Distribute mixed olives, roasted almonds, and small bowls of fig jam or honey in remaining empty spaces for balance.
06 - Arrange heart-shaped or plain crackers along the edges or in small stacks within the design.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers to enhance visual appeal.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.