Save A luxurious and festive platter inspired by the gifts of the Magi, featuring a selection of fine cheeses, cured meats, dried fruits, nuts, and sweet treats—perfect for sharing during the holidays.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g Comté sliced
- Cheeses: 150 g Roquefort cut into wedges
- Cheeses: 150 g Brie de Meaux at room temperature
- Cured Meats: 100 g jambon de Bayonne
- Cured Meats: 100 g saucisson sec sliced
- Fruits & Sweets: 80 g dried figs
- Fruits & Sweets: 80 g Medjool dates pitted
- Fruits & Sweets: 80 g dried apricots
- Fruits & Sweets: 1 small bunch of seedless grapes
- Fruits & Sweets: 50 g candied orange peel
- Nuts: 50 g toasted walnuts
- Nuts: 50 g toasted almonds
- Accompaniments: 1 small jar of honey
- Accompaniments: 1 small jar of fig jam
- Accompaniments: Assorted rustic breads and crackers
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange all cheeses evenly on a large serving platter allowing space between each type.
- Step 2:
- Fan out the cured meats in attractive folds near the cheeses.
- Step 3:
- Distribute the dried fruits grapes and candied orange peel in small clusters around the platter.
- Step 4:
- Scatter the toasted nuts throughout for visual appeal and crunch.
- Step 5:
- Place small bowls of honey and fig jam on the platter.
- Step 6:
- Add slices of rustic bread and crackers on the side or in a separate basket.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately allowing guests to combine flavors as they wish.
Save Required Tools
Large serving platter or wooden board Small bowls for honey and jam Cheese knives Bread knife
Allergen Information
Contains milk (cheese) nuts (walnuts almonds) and gluten (bread crackers). Some cured meats may contain traces of allergens such as mustard or sulfites—check labels if serving to guests with allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~350 Total Fat: 20 g Carbohydrates: 32 g Protein: 13 g
Save Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses are best for this platter?
The combination of Comté, Roquefort, and Brie de Meaux offers a balanced mix of textures and flavors, from creamy to pungent and nutty.
- → Can this platter be made vegetarian?
Yes, omit the cured meats and add extra fruits or marinated vegetables to maintain variety and flavor.
- → How should the nuts be prepared?
Toasted walnuts and almonds bring a crunchy texture and deep nutty flavor that complements the cheeses and fruits.
- → What spreads work well on this board?
Small bowls of honey and fig jam add subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with the savory and tangy elements.
- → What wine pairs well with this selection?
A chilled sweet wine like Sauternes or a robust red enhances the rich flavors and festive nature of the platter.