A colorful cheese board arranged with cheddar, brie, fresh fruits, nuts, and crackers for easy entertaining.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced into petals
02 - 5.3 oz brie or camembert, cut into wedges
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls
04 - 3.5 oz manchego or aged gouda, cubed
→ Fruits
05 - 1 small bunch green grapes, halved
06 - 1 mango, sliced thinly
07 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
08 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
→ Nuts & Extras
09 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
10 - 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1/4 cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
13 - 3.5 oz water crackers
14 - 3.5 oz seeded crispbread
15 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Garnish
16 - Edible flowers (e.g., marigold or pansy petals)
17 - Fresh mint leaves
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Place the sliced sharp cheddar cheese in a radiating petal pattern on a large round platter to mimic the outer petals of a daffodil.
02 - Form an inner ring inside the cheddar petals by arranging brie or camembert wedges in a circle.
03 - Pile goat cheese balls centrally on the board to form a focal cup resembling the flower's core.
04 - Distribute manchego cubes alternately with halved grapes and mango slices around the cheeses to introduce contrasting colors and textures.
05 - Nestle dried apricots and fresh blueberries in the remaining spaces to provide bursts of sweetness and visual interest.
06 - Evenly scatter roasted almonds and shelled pistachios over the board for added crunch and richness.
07 - Place honey and fig jam each into small serving bowls and set them on the platter for accompaniment.
08 - Position water crackers, seeded crispbread, and sliced baguette around the board’s perimeter.
09 - Finish by decorating the board with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves to evoke a springtime ambiance.
10 - Present the board promptly, inviting guests to combine flavors according to preference.
