Copper Coil Cheddar Apricots (Print Version)

Spiral layers of sharp cheddar and dried apricots create a vibrant, easy-to-make vegetarian starter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 5 oz sharp orange cheddar cheese, thinly sliced or ribboned

→ Fruit

02 - 3 oz dried apricots, thinly sliced

# Steps to Follow:

01 - On a large serving plate or cheese board, begin at the outer edge and alternate slices of cheddar and apricot, creating a continuous spiral toward the center.
02 - Slightly overlap the cheese and apricot slices to form a seamless coil effect.
03 - Continue layering until all cheddar and apricot pieces are used and the spiral is fully formed.
04 - Present immediately, optionally accompanied by crackers or toasted nuts.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Takes exactly ten minutes but looks like you spent hours planning ahead.
  • The sharp tang of cheddar against sweet apricots is a flavor combo that actually makes sense.
  • No cooking required means your kitchen stays cool and your stress stays low.
02 -
  • Room temperature cheese is your enemy here; a cold cheese board makes slicing infinitely easier and the result looks more intentional, so keep everything chilled until the last moment.
  • The thinness of your slices matters more than perfection—even irregular cuts look striking when they're layered, but thick slices read as sloppy rather than artistic.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife or vegetable peeler to cut the cheddar into clean ribbons; dull blades tear the cheese and make the whole spiral look hastily thrown together.
  • Room-temperature hands warm the cheese faster than cold ones, so work quickly, keep things chilled, and let the plate do the work of keeping everything cool and composed-looking.
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