An artisanal cheese board with seasonal fruits, nuts, and forest-inspired garnishes perfect for gatherings.
# 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 tbsp pumpkin seeds
→ Accompaniments
14 - 6 to 8 whole grain crackers
15 - 6 to 8 mini breadsticks
16 - 2 tbsp honey
17 - 2 tbsp 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
# Method:
01 - Place assorted cheeses on a large wooden serving board, spacing them to allow room for other ingredients.
02 - Fan apple and pear slices near cheeses. Distribute grapes and blueberries around the board.
03 - Cluster walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries in small groups for visual texture.
04 - Arrange crackers and breadsticks in small bundles or leaning against cheeses.
05 - Spoon honey and fig jam into ramekins or place them directly on the board.
06 - Enhance presentation with rosemary sprigs, edible flowers, and cleaned mushrooms to evoke woodland charm.
07 - Add baby carrots for color and thematic appeal.
08 - Present immediately or loosely cover and refrigerate until service.
