French cheese assortment with fruits, nuts, and artisanal elements, perfect for elegant gatherings and sharing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie de Meaux
02 - 5.3 oz Saint-Nectaire
03 - 4.2 oz Roquefort
04 - 5.3 oz Comté, aged 18 months
05 - 4.2 oz Chèvre goat cheese log
→ Fruits
06 - 1 bunch red grapes
07 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
08 - 1 apple, thinly sliced
09 - 8 to 10 dried apricots
10 - 8 to 10 dried figs
→ Accompaniments
11 - 1.8 oz walnuts
12 - 1.8 oz almonds
13 - 1 small jar fig jam
14 - 1 small jar honey
→ Breads & Crackers
15 - 1 baguette, sliced
16 - 1 packet assorted crackers
# Steps:
01 - Remove cheeses from refrigeration 30 to 45 minutes prior to serving to bring to room temperature and enhance their flavor profiles.
02 - Place cheeses evenly spaced on a large platter or wooden board; cut a few slices from each variety to encourage tasting.
03 - Fill the spaces between cheeses with red grapes, thin slices of pear and apple, dried apricots, and dried figs for color and sweetness.
04 - Distribute walnuts and almonds around the cheeses to add texture and visual contrast.
05 - Place small bowls containing fig jam and honey on the platter for complementary flavor pairings.
06 - Offer sliced baguette and assorted crackers alongside to complete the presentation and provide a base for the cheeses.
