A warm winter cheese board featuring seasonal cheeses, fresh fruit, nuts, and rustic accompaniments.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.2 oz aged cheddar, sliced
02 - 4.2 oz blue cheese, crumbled
03 - 4.2 oz Gruyère, sliced
04 - 4.2 oz triple-cream brie, sliced
→ Fresh Fruit
05 - 1 small pear, sliced
06 - 1 small apple, sliced
07 - 1 bunch red grapes
08 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Crunch
09 - 1/3 cup roasted walnuts
10 - 1/3 cup candied pecans
11 - 1/4 cup Marcona almonds
→ Accompaniments
12 - 1/3 cup fig jam
13 - 1/3 cup honey
14 - Rustic sourdough baguette, sliced
15 - 1 package whole grain crackers
→ Garnish
16 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
17 - Fresh thyme sprigs
# Directions:
01 - Lay out the sliced and crumbled cheeses evenly on a large wooden board or platter.
02 - Fan the pear and apple slices around the cheeses to create visual appeal.
03 - Fill in gaps with red grapes and scatter dried cranberries to add sweetness and color contrast.
04 - Arrange roasted walnuts, candied pecans, and Marcona almonds in small piles between the cheeses and fruits.
05 - Set small bowls of fig jam and honey on the platter for complementary flavors.
06 - Position slices of sourdough baguette and whole grain crackers along the edges or in a side basket.
07 - Decorate the display with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs for an aromatic, rustic touch.
08 - Present immediately, allowing cheeses to reach room temperature to maximize flavor.
