An elegant cheese arrangement shaped as a sailboat, complemented by fruits, nuts, and artisanal crackers.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz Manchego cheese, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz Aged Cheddar, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, in wedges
→ Fruits
05 - 1 small bunch red grapes
06 - 1 small pear, sliced
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 6 dried apricots
→ Crackers & Bread
09 - 12 artisanal crackers
10 - 6 thin slices baguette
→ Nuts & Garnishes
11 - 1 oz walnuts
12 - 1 oz roasted almonds
13 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
→ Decorative & Assembly Items
14 - 2 thin wooden skewers for sails
15 - 2 small triangle-shaped pieces of paper or thinly sliced cheese for sails
16 - 1 small cheese knife
17 - 1 large wooden or slate serving board
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Arrange sliced Brie, Manchego, Aged Cheddar, and wedges of Blue cheese in a sailboat shape on the serving board, placing a larger wedge at one end to serve as the bow and fanning out the others behind it.
02 - Place artisanal crackers and baguette slices along one side of the cheese arrangement to mimic waves.
03 - Arrange red grapes, sliced pear, apple slices, and dried apricots around the cheese boat, tucking pieces along the edges to enhance color and freshness.
04 - Distribute walnuts and roasted almonds evenly around the platter to add texture and crunch.
05 - Insert the wooden skewers vertically into Brie or Cheddar slices and attach the paper or cheese triangles to the skewers to resemble sails.
06 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs around the arrangement to resemble greenery or seaweed and place the cheese knife nearby for serving.
