A festive star-shaped platter showcasing cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and crackers in an elegant arrangement.
# 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 make it:
01 - Place a large star-shaped board or outline a star with parchment paper on a flat serving platter.
02 - Distribute Brie, Aged Cheddar, and Manchego evenly along the star's points and inner arms for optimal presentation.
03 - Position folded prosciutto and rolled salami slices between cheese sections following the star pattern.
04 - Fill spaces with clusters of halved grapes, strawberries, and thin apple slices to provide color contrast.
05 - Place assorted crackers and baguette slices around and within the star to facilitate easy serving.
06 - Scatter roasted almonds, walnuts, and green olives throughout empty spaces to add texture variety.
07 - Place fig jam or honey in a small bowl on or beside the board for dipping.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers for a festive appearance.
09 - Present the board at room temperature to maximize flavor and visual appeal.
