A spring-themed cheese presentation combining cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers in a visually striking display.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced into petals
02 - 5.3 oz brie or camembert, cut into wedges
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls
04 - 3.5 oz manchego or aged gouda, cubed
→ Fruits
05 - 1 small bunch green grapes, halved
06 - 1 mango, sliced thinly
07 - ½ cup dried apricots
08 - ½ cup fresh blueberries
→ Nuts & Extras
09 - ½ cup roasted almonds
10 - ½ cup shelled pistachios
11 - 2 tbsp honey
12 - ¼ cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
13 - 3.5 oz water crackers
14 - 3.5 oz seeded crispbread
15 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Garnish
16 - Edible flowers such as marigold or pansy petals
17 - Fresh mint leaves
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - On a large round platter, arrange the sliced cheddar in a radiating petal pattern forming the outer layer resembling daffodil petals.
02 - Place brie or camembert wedges in a circle inside the cheddar petals to create the inner ring.
03 - Pile goat cheese balls in the center of the board to form a central cup.
04 - Fill gaps around the cheeses with manchego cubes alternating with halved grapes and thin mango slices for color contrast.
05 - Tuck dried apricots and fresh blueberries around the cheeses to add bursts of sweetness and visual appeal.
06 - Distribute roasted almonds and shelled pistachios evenly throughout the board.
07 - Place honey and fig jam in small bowls and set them on the board for dipping.
08 - Arrange water crackers, seeded crispbread, and sliced baguette around the edge of the platter.
09 - Finish by garnishing with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves to evoke a springtime ambiance.
10 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to combine flavors according to preference.
