A curated French cheese selection with fresh fruits, nuts, and honey for a delightful sharing experience.
# What you'll need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie de Meaux
02 - 5.3 oz Saint-Nectaire
03 - 4.2 oz Roquefort
04 - 5.3 oz Comté (aged 18 months)
05 - 4.2 oz Chèvre (goat cheese log)
→ Fruits
06 - 1 bunch red grapes
07 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
08 - 1 apple, thinly sliced
09 - 8–10 dried apricots
10 - 8–10 dried figs
→ Accompaniments
11 - 1.8 oz walnuts
12 - 1.8 oz almonds
13 - 1 small jar fig jam
14 - 1 small jar honey
→ Breads & Crackers
15 - 1 baguette, sliced
16 - 1 packet assorted crackers
# Method:
01 - Remove cheeses from refrigeration 30 to 45 minutes before serving to allow flavors to fully develop.
02 - Place cheeses evenly spaced on a large serving platter or wooden board, slicing a few pieces from each to encourage sampling.
03 - Fill the spaces between cheeses with red grapes, thinly sliced pear and apple, dried apricots, and figs to create visual contrast and variety.
04 - Distribute walnuts and almonds around the cheeses for added texture and decorative appeal.
05 - Set small bowls of fig jam and honey on the platter for guests to pair as desired.
06 - Offer sliced baguette and assorted crackers alongside to complement the cheese selection.