An elegant cheese board with artisanal cheeses, fresh fruit, and gourmet nuts arranged in a star pattern.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 - 6–8 dried figs, halved
→ Accompaniments
12 - 2.8 oz honey-roasted almonds
13 - 2.8 oz marcona almonds
14 - 2.1 oz honey
15 - 2.1 oz fig jam
16 - 1 small baguette, sliced
17 - 4.2 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (optional, for decoration)
# How to make it:
01 - Place the goat cheese log in the center of a large wooden board or platter to serve as the focal point.
02 - Fan the Manchego, Brie, blue cheese, and smoked cheddar around the goat cheese, radiating outward like star rays.
03 - Position clusters of red and green grapes, pear and apple slices, and halved dried figs in the gaps between cheeses.
04 - Scatter pomegranate seeds evenly over the fruit for a vibrant, festive accent.
05 - Place small bowls of honey and fig jam discreetly among the cheeses.
06 - Distribute the honey-roasted and marcona almonds around the board, then arrange baguette slices and crackers along the platter’s edges.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers to enhance visual appeal.
08 - Offer at room temperature to highlight flavor and texture nuances.
