An elegant cheese board with Manchego, Brie, fresh fruit, nuts, and honey for festive gatherings.
# Ingredient list:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz aged Manchego
02 - 5.3 oz creamy Brie
03 - 5.3 oz blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Roquefort)
04 - 5.3 oz goat cheese log
05 - 3.5 oz smoked cheddar
→ Fresh Fruit
06 - 1 small cluster red grapes
07 - 1 small cluster green grapes
08 - 1 ripe pear, sliced
09 - 1 ripe apple, sliced
10 - 1 small pomegranate, seeds only
11 - 6 to 8 dried figs, halved
→ Accompaniments
12 - 2.8 oz honey-roasted almonds
13 - 2.8 oz Marcona almonds
14 - 2.1 fl oz honey
15 - 2.1 fl oz fig jam
16 - 1 small baguette, sliced
17 - 4.2 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Cooking steps:
01 - Place the goat cheese log at the center of a large wooden board or platter, then arrange Manchego, Brie, blue cheese, and smoked cheddar radiating outward to form a star shape.
02 - Fill the gaps between cheeses with clusters of red and green grapes, slices of pear and apple, and halved dried figs.
03 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the fruit for a colorful, festive accent.
04 - Nestle small bowls of honey and fig jam around the cheeses, then scatter honey-roasted and Marcona almonds nearby.
05 - Arrange the sliced baguette and assorted crackers around the platter’s edge for inviting presentation and easy access.
06 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers to enhance visual appeal.
07 - Present at room temperature to maximize flavor and texture contrast.
