A vibrant platter with fresh grapes, cheeses, chocolate, and crunchy treats to end celebrations on a festive note.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 96 seedless grapes (red, green, or mixed)
02 - 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
03 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
→ Cheeses
04 - 7 oz brie cheese
05 - 5.3 oz manchego cheese
06 - 5.3 oz blue cheese
→ Sweet Treats
07 - 5.3 oz dark chocolate squares or truffles
08 - 12 almond cookies or biscotti
09 - ½ cup candied nuts (almonds or pecans)
10 - ½ cup honey or fruit preserves
→ Crackers & Bread
11 - 1 baguette, sliced
12 - 1 box assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
13 - Fresh mint sprigs
14 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Thoroughly wash and dry grapes and berries. Slice the orange into thin rounds.
02 - Place grapes in clusters or piles of 12 spaced evenly across the board to symbolize the months of the year.
03 - Distribute brie, manchego, and blue cheese around the board for a balanced visual presentation.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with berries, orange slices, dark chocolate, almond cookies, and candied nuts.
05 - Place honey or fruit preserves into a small bowl with an accompanying spoon for serving.
06 - Arrange baguette slices and assorted crackers in stacks or fans around the board edges.
07 - Top with fresh mint sprigs and edible flowers if desired.
08 - Present immediately, inviting guests to select their 12 grapes of fortune and enjoy the assortment.
