An inviting winter platter featuring seasonal cheeses, fruits, nuts, and rustic touches for simple gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ 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 - 0.25 cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Crunch
09 - 0.33 cup roasted walnuts
10 - 0.33 cup candied pecans
11 - 0.25 cup Marcona almonds
→ Accompaniments
12 - 0.33 cup fig jam
13 - 0.33 cup honey
14 - Rustic sourdough baguette, sliced
15 - 1 package whole grain crackers
→ Garnish
16 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
17 - Fresh thyme sprigs
# Instructions:
01 - Place the assorted cheeses evenly spaced on a large wooden board or platter.
02 - Fan out slices of pear and apple around the cheeses to create a layered effect.
03 - Fill remaining spaces with bunches of grapes and scatter dried cranberries for sweetness and color.
04 - Arrange roasted walnuts, candied pecans, and Marcona almonds in small clusters between cheeses and fruit.
05 - Position small bowls of fig jam and honey on the board for easy access.
06 - Arrange sliced sourdough baguette and whole grain crackers along the edges or in a separate basket near the display.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to impart an aromatic, rustic touch.
08 - Present immediately, allowing cheeses to reach room temperature for optimal flavor.
