A festive star-shaped platter of cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and crackers arranged for easy sharing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.2 oz Brie, sliced into wedges
02 - 4.2 oz Aged Cheddar, cubed
03 - 4.2 oz Manchego, sliced
→ Charcuterie
04 - 2.8 oz Prosciutto, folded
05 - 2.8 oz Salami, rolled
→ Fresh Fruits
06 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
07 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
08 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
→ Crackers & Bread
09 - 1 cup assorted crackers
10 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Nuts & Condiments
11 - ½ cup roasted almonds
12 - ½ cup walnuts
13 - ¼ cup green olives
14 - ¼ cup fig jam or honey
→ Garnish
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
16 - Edible flowers (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Place a large star-shaped board or outline a star shape on parchment paper over a flat platter.
02 - Distribute the cheese varieties evenly along the star's points and inner sections to create visual balance.
03 - Position folded or rolled slices of prosciutto and salami between cheeses, maintaining the star shape.
04 - Place halved grapes, strawberries, and thin apple slices in small clusters to enhance color contrast.
05 - Arrange assorted crackers and baguette slices around and within the star for easy accessibility.
06 - Scatter roasted almonds, walnuts, and green olives to fill remaining spaces and provide texture.
07 - Serve fig jam or honey in a small bowl on the board or alongside for dipping.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers to enhance presentation.
09 - Present immediately, ensuring ingredients are at room temperature for optimal flavor.
