A cozy winter spread with seasonal cheeses, fresh fruit, nuts, and rustic touches perfect for entertaining.
# What Goes In:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.25 oz aged cheddar, sliced
02 - 4.25 oz blue cheese, crumbled
03 - 4.25 oz Gruyère, sliced
04 - 4.25 oz triple-cream brie, sliced
→ Fresh Fruit
05 - 1 small pear, sliced
06 - 1 small apple, sliced
07 - 1 bunch red grapes
08 - 0.25 cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Crunch
09 - 0.33 cup roasted walnuts
10 - 0.33 cup candied pecans
11 - 0.25 cup Marcona almonds
→ Accompaniments
12 - 0.33 cup fig jam
13 - 0.33 cup honey
14 - Rustic sourdough baguette, sliced
15 - 1 package whole grain crackers
→ Garnish
16 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
17 - Fresh thyme sprigs
# How to Make It:
01 - Place all cheeses evenly spaced on a large wooden board or platter.
02 - Fan out the pear and apple slices around the cheeses to create an inviting layout.
03 - Fill gaps with small bunches of red grapes and scatter dried cranberries to enhance color and sweetness.
04 - Place roasted walnuts, candied pecans, and Marcona almonds in small piles between cheese and fruit clusters.
05 - Position small bowls of fig jam and honey on the board for easy access.
06 - Set sliced sourdough baguette and whole grain crackers along the board edges or in a basket alongside.
07 - Decorate the display with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to add an aromatic, rustic touch.
08 - Serve immediately, allowing cheeses to reach room temperature for optimal flavor.
