A charming spread of brie, cheddar, fruits, nuts, and decorative garnishes inspired by the forest.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz whole wheel brie
02 - 3.5 oz sliced aged cheddar
03 - 3.5 oz cubed gouda
04 - 3.5 oz crumbled blue cheese
05 - 2.8 oz goat cheese log
→ Fruits
06 - 1 small bunch red grapes
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 1 small pear, sliced
09 - 1 handful fresh blueberries
10 - 1 handful dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Seeds
11 - 1.8 oz whole walnuts
12 - 1.8 oz roasted almonds
13 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
→ Accompaniments
14 - 6 to 8 whole grain crackers
15 - 6 to 8 mini breadsticks
16 - 2 tablespoons honey
17 - 2 tablespoons fig jam
→ Decorative Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (violets or pansies)
20 - Small cleaned mushrooms (button or enoki)
21 - Baby carrots, trimmed
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Place the assorted cheeses spaced evenly on a large wooden serving board to allow space for other items.
02 - Fan out apple and pear slices adjacent to cheeses and scatter grapes and blueberries around the board.
03 - Distribute walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries in small clusters for visual variety.
04 - Group whole grain crackers and mini breadsticks near cheeses, either leaning against them or bundled.
05 - Spoon honey and fig jam into small ramekins or place directly on the board for easy dipping.
06 - Enhance presentation using rosemary sprigs, edible flowers, and cleaned mushrooms to evoke woodland charm.
07 - Scatter trimmed baby carrots for color contrast and playful forest creature appeal.
08 - Serve immediately or loosely cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
