A charming board of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and garnishes inspired by forest creatures for gatherings.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz whole brie wheel
02 - 3.5 oz sliced aged cheddar
03 - 3.5 oz cubed gouda
04 - 3.5 oz crumbled blue cheese
05 - 2.8 oz goat cheese log
→ Fruits
06 - 1 small bunch red grapes
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 1 small pear, sliced
09 - 1 handful fresh blueberries
10 - 1 handful dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Seeds
11 - 1.75 oz whole walnuts
12 - 1.75 oz roasted almonds
13 - 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
→ Accompaniments
14 - 6–8 whole grain crackers
15 - 6–8 mini breadsticks
16 - 2 tbsp honey
17 - 2 tbsp fig jam
→ Decorative Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (violets or pansies)
20 - Small cleaned mushrooms (button or enoki)
21 - Baby carrots, trimmed
# Directions:
01 - Place the cheeses spaced evenly on a large wooden serving board to create distinct sections.
02 - Fan apple and pear slices adjacent to the cheeses, then scatter grapes and blueberries around the board.
03 - Distribute walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries in small clusters for texture and appearance.
04 - Group crackers and mini breadsticks, leaning some against cheeses and bundling others neatly.
05 - Spoon honey and fig jam into small ramekins or place directly on the board for easy access.
06 - Adorn the platter with rosemary sprigs, edible flowers, and cleaned mushrooms to evoke a forest aesthetic.
07 - Place baby carrots strategically to add color and a playful woodland touch.
08 - Serve immediately or cover loosely and refrigerate until ready to present.
