A cozy assortment of cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, and rustic touches ideal for a winter gathering.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Steps:
01 - Place sliced and crumbled cheeses evenly spaced on a large wooden board or platter.
02 - Fan out pear and apple slices around the cheeses to create a visually appealing arrangement.
03 - Fill the spaces with bunches of grapes and scatter dried cranberries for color and sweetness.
04 - Place small piles of roasted walnuts, candied pecans, and Marcona almonds between the cheeses and fruits.
05 - Set small bowls containing fig jam and honey on the platter for dipping.
06 - Position sliced sourdough baguette and whole grain crackers along the platter edges or in a basket on the side.
07 - Finish with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to impart an aromatic, rustic touch.
08 - Present immediately, allowing cheeses to reach room temperature for optimal flavor.
