Save to Pinterest An elegant selection of gourmet bites artfully paired with a curated range of wines, perfect for sophisticated entertaining or a festive tasting experience.
This platter brings together flavors and textures that have delighted my guests every time I serve it.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g Brie, sliced 100 g aged Manchego, cut into wedges 100 g blue cheese, crumbled
- Charcuterie (optional for non-vegetarian): 80 g prosciutto 80 g dry-cured salami, sliced 80 g smoked duck breast, thinly sliced
- Breads & Crackers: 1 small baguette, sliced 100 g multigrain crackers
- Fresh Fruits: 1 bunch seedless grapes 1 pear, thinly sliced 1 apple, thinly sliced 1 handful fresh figs, halved (seasonal)
- Nuts & Condiments: 50 g roasted almonds 50 g walnuts 60 g fig jam 40 g honey
- Wine Pairings: 1 bottle dry Champagne 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc 1 bottle Pinot Noir 1 bottle aged Bordeaux
Instructions
- Arrange the cheeses on a large platter:
- Spacing them evenly.
- Add the charcuterie:
- In small folds or rolls beside the cheeses (omit or substitute with marinated grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option).
- Place the bread slices and crackers:
- In clusters around the edges of the platter.
- Fill gaps:
- With groups of fresh fruits, nuts, and small bowls of fig jam and honey.
- Chill the wines:
- To their optimal serving temperatures Champagne (8°C/46°F) Sauvignon Blanc (10°C/50°F) Pinot Noir (14°C/57°F) Bordeaux (16°C/61°F).
- Set up tasting glasses and suggest pairings:
- Brie with Champagne or Pinot Noir Manchego with Sauvignon Blanc Blue cheese with Bordeaux or honey Prosciutto and duck with Pinot Noir Fruits and nuts with any wine especially Champagne
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Required Tools
Large serving platter or wooden board Cheese knives Small bowls for jams and honey Wine glasses Serving tongs or forks
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese) tree nuts (almonds walnuts) gluten (bread crackers) sulfites (wine) and possible pork (charcuterie) Those with allergies should double-check all product labels and swap components as needed
Nutritional Information
Calories 410 Total Fat 23 g Carbohydrates 38 g Protein 16 g per serving without wine
Save to Pinterest This platter is a celebration of flavors and pairings sure to impress any guest.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses work best on this platter?
Brie, aged Manchego, and blue cheese provide a balanced range of creamy, nutty, and tangy flavors.
- → Can the charcuterie be substituted for vegetarian options?
Yes, marinated artichokes, grilled zucchini, and roasted peppers can replace meats for vegetarian preferences.
- → How should the wines be served for best taste?
Chill Champagne to about 8°C, Sauvignon Blanc to 10°C, Pinot Noir to 14°C, and Bordeaux to 16°C for optimal flavor.
- → Which wines pair well with different platter components?
Brie complements Champagne or Pinot Noir, Manchego pairs with Sauvignon Blanc, and blue cheese pairs well with Bordeaux or honey.
- → What is the best way to arrange the platter?
Place cheeses spaced evenly, charcuterie in small folds nearby, breads and crackers around edges, and fill gaps with fruits, nuts, and small bowls of fig jam and honey.