A visually stunning display of cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, and garnishes arranged in a star pattern for special occasions.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz aged Manchego cheese
02 - 5.3 oz creamy Brie cheese
03 - 5.3 oz blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Roquefort)
04 - 5.3 oz goat cheese log
05 - 3.5 oz smoked cheddar cheese
→ 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 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)
# Method:
01 - Place the goat cheese log at the center of a large wooden board or platter in a star shape.
02 - Fan the Manchego, Brie, blue cheese, and smoked cheddar around the goat cheese, creating the star's rays.
03 - Fill the spaces between cheeses with clusters of red and green grapes, pear and apple slices, and halved dried figs.
04 - Scatter pomegranate seeds evenly over the fresh fruit for a vibrant appearance.
05 - Nestle small bowls filled with honey and fig jam among the cheeses to provide complementary flavors.
06 - Add honey-roasted and marcona almonds, then arrange sliced baguette and assorted crackers around the board's perimeter.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers for aesthetic appeal.
08 - Present at room temperature to enhance flavor and texture.
