A sophisticated mix of cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and spreads ready to serve for any gathering.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Brie, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged Cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie (optional for vegetarians)
04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto
05 - 2.8 oz salami, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
06 - 1 cup red grapes, washed
07 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
08 - 1 apple, thinly sliced
09 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
→ Accompaniments
10 - 0.25 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
11 - 0.25 cup olives (green or black)
12 - 2 tbsp honey
13 - 2 tbsp fig jam
→ Breads & Crackers
14 - 1 small baguette, sliced
15 - 1 cup assorted crackers
# Directions:
01 - Place the Brie, aged Cheddar, and blue cheese evenly spaced on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Fold the prosciutto and salami slices and arrange them around the cheeses, omitting for a vegetarian option.
03 - Nestle red grapes, pear slices, apple slices, and dried apricots between the cheeses and meats.
04 - Scatter mixed nuts and olives around the board to add varied texture and flavor.
05 - Place small bowls or ramekins containing honey and fig jam on the board.
06 - Arrange sliced baguette and an assortment of crackers in the remaining spaces on the board.
07 - Garnish with fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for a decorative touch, if desired.
08 - Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
