Elegant French-inspired platter with cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and sweet treats for festive sharing.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Comté, cubed
03 - 4.2 oz Roquefort, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz Chèvre (goat cheese), sliced
→ Charcuterie
05 - 5.3 oz Jambon de Bayonne or prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 4.2 oz Saucisson sec, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz Rosette de Lyon, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 bunch red grapes
09 - 1 ripe pear, sliced
10 - 1 ripe apple, sliced
11 - 8 fresh figs, halved (or dried figs if out of season)
12 - 1 small pomegranate, seeds only
→ Nuts & Extras
13 - 2.8 oz walnuts
14 - 2.8 oz Marcona almonds
15 - 2.1 oz dried apricots
16 - 2.1 oz dried cranberries
17 - 1 small jar fig jam or quince paste
→ Breads & Crackers
18 - 1 baguette, sliced
19 - 1 packet assorted crackers
20 - 1 small loaf nutty or fruit bread, sliced
→ Sweet Bites
21 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate squares
22 - 8 mini macarons, assorted flavors
# Directions:
01 - Place all cheeses spaced apart on a large wooden board or platter to allow easy access.
02 - Fold and position charcuterie slices attractively around the cheeses.
03 - Fan sliced fruits and scatter grapes and figs evenly across the platter for visual appeal.
04 - Spoon nuts, dried fruits, and fig jam or quince paste into small bowls or designated sections on the platter.
05 - Arrange slices of baguette, crackers, and nutty or fruit bread near the cheeses in stacks or fan shapes.
06 - Set dark chocolate squares and mini macarons in a separate corner or on a small plate.
07 - Scatter pomegranate seeds and optionally add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme sprigs for a festive presentation. Serve immediately with small plates, napkins, and cheese knives.
