Cheese Fruit Cranberry Grape Board (Print Version)

An elegant combination of cheeses, grapes, cranberries, nuts, and crackers on a serving board.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 4.2 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
02 - 4.2 oz brie cheese, sliced
03 - 4.2 oz manchego cheese, sliced
04 - 4.2 oz blue cheese, crumbled

→ Fruits

05 - 1 cup red grapes, washed and halved if large
06 - 1 cup green grapes, washed and halved if large
07 - ½ cup dried cranberries

→ Nuts & Extras

08 - ½ cup roasted almonds
09 - ½ cup walnuts
10 - ¼ cup honey

→ Crackers & Bread

11 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers
12 - 1 small baguette, sliced

→ Garnish

13 - Fresh rosemary sprigs or mint leaves (optional)

# Method:

01 - Place each cheese variety on a large serving platter, grouping them by type to create distinct sections.
02 - Surround the cheeses with red and green grapes as well as dried cranberries to enhance visual appeal and flavor contrast.
03 - Scatter roasted almonds and walnuts in small clusters or bowls across the board for textural variety.
04 - Pour honey into a small bowl accompanied by a honey dipper or spoon for easy serving.
05 - Fill the remaining spaces with assorted crackers and sliced baguette to complete the arrangement.
06 - Optionally, decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs or mint leaves to add aroma and color.
07 - Offer immediately, allowing guests to create their own combinations from the board.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Variety of cheeses for diverse flavors
  • Easy to assemble and visually impressive
02 -
  • Use fresh grapes and nuts for best taste
  • Honey adds a sweet balance to savory cheeses
03 -
  • Arrange cheeses by texture to make selection easier
  • Use small bowls for honey and nuts to keep flavors distinct
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