Gold and Silver Cheese Board (Printable Version)

A stylish cheese board combining gold and silver cheeses with fresh fruit, nuts, and crackers for sharing.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Gold Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz aged Gouda, cut into cubes
02 - 5.3 oz medium or aged cheddar, cut into cubes

→ Silver Cheeses

03 - 5.3 oz manchego, cut into cubes
04 - 5.3 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls or cut into cubes
05 - 3.5 oz Camembert or Brie, cut into small wedges, optional edible silver leaf for decoration

→ Fruits

06 - 1 cup green grapes
07 - 1 cup golden raisins
08 - 1 pear, sliced

→ Nuts & Accents

09 - 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
10 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
11 - Edible gold and silver leaf, optional for decoration
12 - Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish

→ Crackers & Accompaniments

13 - 1 cup assorted gluten-free crackers
14 - 1/2 cup honey or fig jam, optional

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Place the Gouda and cheddar cubes on one side of a large serving board.
02 - Place manchego, goat cheese balls or cubes, and Camembert or Brie wedges on the opposite side of the board.
03 - If desired, gently place small pieces of edible gold and silver leaf onto some cheese pieces for a festive appearance.
04 - Scatter clusters of green grapes, golden raisins, and pear slices around the cheeses on the board.
05 - Evenly distribute toasted walnuts and roasted almonds across the board for texture and flavor.
06 - Fill empty spaces with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs to add aroma and visual appeal.
07 - Place assorted gluten-free crackers and bowls of honey or fig jam on or near the board for easy access.
08 - Present immediately, ensuring all elements are easily reachable for guests.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Elegant and festive presentation
  • Variety of gold and silver cheeses with fresh accompaniments
02 -
  • Use high-quality cheeses and genuine edible gold and silver leaf for added luxury
  • Substitute cheeses to suit availability and preferences, like Comté or Emmental for gold tones, and blue cheese for silver
03 -
  • Brush pear slices with lemon juice to keep them fresh and prevent browning
  • Pair with dry sparkling wine like Champagne or Prosecco for an elevated experience
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