A visually stunning star-shaped cheese board featuring artisanal cheeses, fresh fruit, and nuts for special occasions.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz aged Manchego
02 - 5.3 oz creamy Brie
03 - 5.3 oz blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Roquefort)
04 - 5.3 oz goat cheese log
05 - 3.5 oz smoked cheddar
→ 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)
# Recipe Steps:
01 - Position the goat cheese log at the center of a large wooden board or platter in a star-shaped layout.
02 - Fan out Manchego, Brie, blue cheese, and smoked cheddar around the goat cheese center to form star rays.
03 - Fill the gaps between cheeses with red and green grape clusters, sliced pear and apple, and halved dried figs.
04 - Scatter pomegranate seeds evenly over the fruit for vibrant color.
05 - Nestle small bowls of honey and fig jam among the cheeses to enhance flavors.
06 - Sprinkle honey-roasted and marcona almonds around, then arrange baguette slices and assorted crackers along the platter’s perimeter.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers for visual appeal.
08 - Present the board at room temperature to maximize flavor and texture.
