A visually stunning spread with fresh fruits, artisan cheeses, nuts, and savory accompaniments for easy entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie, cut into wedges
02 - 5.3 oz Aged cheddar, sliced
03 - 4.2 oz Goat cheese, rolled into mini logs
04 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
→ Fresh Fruits
05 - 1 cup red grapes, on the vine
06 - 1 cup green grapes, on the vine
07 - 1 large green apple, sliced
08 - 1 pear, sliced
09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
10 - ½ cup blueberries
11 - ½ cup blackberries
12 - ½ cup dried apricots
→ Vegetables & Greens
13 - 1 cup baby carrots
14 - 1 cup mini cucumbers, sliced
15 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
16 - ½ cup radishes, sliced
17 - 1 cup edible flowers (e.g., pansies, violets, nasturtiums)
18 - 2 cups mixed baby greens (e.g., arugula, spinach)
→ Nuts & Seeds
19 - ½ cup toasted walnuts
20 - ½ cup roasted almonds
21 - ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
→ Crackers & Bread
22 - 1 baguette, sliced
23 - 1 cup assorted crackers
→ Dips & Spreads
24 - ½ cup fig jam
25 - ½ cup honey
26 - ¼ cup whole grain mustard
→ Garnishes
27 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
28 - Fresh thyme sprigs
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Arrange mixed baby greens evenly on a large wooden serving board to create a lush, forest-like foundation.
02 - Position Brie, aged cheddar, goat cheese, and blue cheese wedges evenly across the board to form distinct sections.
03 - Nestle clusters of red and green grapes, sliced apple and pear, along with strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries around cheeses.
04 - Distribute baby carrots, mini cucumbers, sugar snap peas, radishes, and edible flowers to add vibrant color and texture.
05 - Scatter toasted walnuts, roasted almonds, pumpkin seeds, and dried apricots to fill any remaining spaces on the board.
06 - Place baguette slices and assorted crackers along the edges or in small stacks around the perimeter of the board.
07 - Spoon fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard into small bowls or ramekins and position them strategically on the board.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to evoke a woodland aroma and aesthetic.
09 - Present immediately to guests, encouraging grazing and exploration of the diverse flavors and textures.
