A forest-inspired cheese arrangement with fresh fruits, nuts, and whimsical garnishes for gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz brie, whole wheel
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
05 - 2.8 oz goat cheese, log
→ Fruits
06 - 1 small bunch red grapes
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 1 small pear, sliced
09 - 1 handful fresh blueberries
10 - 1 handful dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Seeds
11 - 1.8 oz whole walnuts
12 - 1.8 oz roasted almonds
13 - 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
→ Accompaniments
14 - 6 to 8 whole grain crackers
15 - 6 to 8 mini breadsticks
16 - 2 tbsp honey
17 - 2 tbsp fig jam
→ Decorative Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs to resemble pine needles
19 - Edible flowers such as violets or pansies
20 - Small cleaned mushrooms e.g. button or enoki
21 - Baby carrots, trimmed
# Directions:
01 - Place the assorted cheeses spaced evenly on a large wooden serving board.
02 - Position the sliced apple and pear near the cheeses and scatter grapes and blueberries around the board.
03 - Distribute walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries in small clusters for texture and visual appeal.
04 - Group the whole grain crackers and mini breadsticks, leaning some against the cheeses or arranging in small bundles.
05 - Spoon honey and fig jam into small ramekins or directly onto the board for dipping.
06 - Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, edible flowers, cleaned mushrooms, and baby carrots for a woodland-inspired presentation.
07 - Serve immediately or cover loosely and refrigerate until ready to present.
