A cozy cheese spread with seasonal fruits, nuts, and rustic accents perfect for entertaining or snacking.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.2 oz aged cheddar, sliced
02 - 4.2 oz blue cheese, crumbled
03 - 4.2 oz Gruyère, sliced
04 - 4.2 oz triple-cream brie, sliced
→ Fresh Fruit
05 - 1 small pear, sliced
06 - 1 small apple, sliced
07 - 1 bunch red grapes
08 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Crunch
09 - 1/3 cup roasted walnuts
10 - 1/3 cup candied pecans
11 - 1/4 cup Marcona almonds
→ Accompaniments
12 - 1/3 cup fig jam
13 - 1/3 cup honey
14 - Rustic sourdough baguette, sliced
15 - 1 package whole grain crackers
→ Garnish
16 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
17 - Fresh thyme sprigs
# Directions:
01 - Place sliced and crumbled cheeses evenly spaced on a large wooden board or platter.
02 - Fan out sliced pear and apple around the cheeses to create visual appeal.
03 - Fill empty spaces with bunches of red grapes and scatter dried cranberries for added sweetness and color.
04 - Place small piles of roasted walnuts, candied pecans, and Marcona almonds between the cheeses and fruits.
05 - Set small bowls of fig jam and honey on the platter for complementary flavors.
06 - Position sourdough baguette slices and whole grain crackers along the platter edges or in an accompanying basket.
07 - Decorate the display with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to enhance aroma and rustic charm.
08 - Serve immediately, allowing cheeses to reach room temperature for optimal flavor.
