A colorful cheese board combining diverse cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers in an eye-catching spring design.
# Components:
→ 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 pistachios, shelled
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 (e.g., marigold or pansy petals)
17 - Fresh mint leaves
# Directions:
01 - On a large round platter, arrange the sliced cheddar in a radiating petal pattern to form the daffodils outer petals.
02 - Place the brie or camembert wedges in a circle inside the cheddar petals to create the inner ring.
03 - Form a central cup by piling the goat cheese balls in the center of the board.
04 - Fill in gaps with manchego cubes, alternating with grapes and mango slices to add color and contrast.
05 - Tuck dried apricots and blueberries around the cheeses for bursts of sweetness and visual appeal.
06 - Scatter almonds and pistachios throughout the board.
07 - Place honey and fig jam in small bowls, and set them on the board.
08 - Arrange crackers, crispbread, and baguette slices around the edge of the platter.
09 - Garnish with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves for a springtime finish.
10 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to mix and match flavors.
