Save An elegant and visually stunning cheese platter inspired by the Star of Bethlehem, featuring artisanal cheeses, fresh fruit, and gourmet accompaniments — perfect for special occasions or festive gatherings.
This cheese platter has become my go-to for entertaining, impressing guests with its beautiful star shape and delicious variety.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g aged Manchego, 150 g creamy Brie, 150 g blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Roquefort), 150 g goat cheese log, 100 g smoked cheddar
- Fresh Fruit: 1 small cluster red grapes, 1 small cluster green grapes, 1 ripe pear sliced, 1 ripe apple sliced, 1 small pomegranate seeds only, 6–8 dried figs halved
- Accompaniments: 80 g honey-roasted almonds, 80 g marcona almonds, 60 g honey, 60 g fig jam, 1 small baguette sliced, 120 g assorted crackers
- Garnishes: Fresh rosemary sprigs, Edible flowers optional for decoration
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheeses in a star-shaped pattern on a large wooden board or platter starting with the goat cheese as the center point.
- Step 2:
- Fan the Manchego Brie blue cheese and smoked cheddar around the center mimicking the rays of a star.
- Step 3:
- Fill spaces between cheeses with clusters of grapes pear and apple slices and dried figs.
- Step 4:
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the fruit for a festive touch.
- Step 5:
- Nestle small bowls of honey and fig jam among the cheeses.
- Step 6:
- Add almonds and arrange baguette slices and crackers around the perimeter.
- Step 7:
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers.
- Step 8:
- Serve at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Save Sharing this cheese platter always brings smiles and lively conversation to the table.
Required Tools
Large wooden board or platter, Small serving bowls, Cheese knives, Paring knife
Allergen Information
Contains Milk cheese Gluten bread crackers Tree nuts almonds May contain traces of other allergens depending on cheese and cracker selection Always check product labels.
Nutritional Information
Calories 430 Total Fat 27 g Carbohydrates 34 g Protein 15 g (per serving approx.)
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This platter is simple to assemble yet stunning to present making it ideal for any occasion.
Recipe Q&A
- → What cheeses work best for this platter?
Aged Manchego, creamy Brie, blue cheese like Gorgonzola or Roquefort, goat cheese, and smoked cheddar create a balanced and flavorful selection.
- → Can I substitute the fruits featured here?
Yes, swap fruits like grapes, pear, and apple with seasonal alternatives to keep the platter fresh and appealing.
- → How should I serve the platter for optimal taste?
Serve at room temperature to enhance the cheeses' flavors and maintain the crisp texture of fruits and nuts.
- → Are there options for special diets using this platter?
For a vegan-friendly approach, substitute plant-based cheeses and replace honey with agave syrup or similar alternatives.
- → What accompaniments pair well with this selection?
Honey, fig jam, assorted crackers, and sliced baguette provide delicious contrasts and richness alongside the cheeses and fruits.