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.