Save An elegant selection of gourmet bites artfully paired with a curated range of wines, perfect for sophisticated entertaining or a festive tasting experience.
This platter makes hosting effortless and impresses guests with minimal preparation required.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g Brie, sliced, 100 g aged Manchego, cut into wedges, 100 g blue cheese, crumbled
- Charcuterie (optional for non-vegetarian): 80 g prosciutto, 80 g dry-cured salami, sliced, 80 g smoked duck breast, thinly sliced
- Breads & Crackers: 1 small baguette, sliced, 100 g multigrain crackers
- Fresh Fruits: 1 bunch seedless grapes, 1 pear, thinly sliced, 1 apple, thinly sliced, 1 handful fresh figs, halved (seasonal)
- Nuts & Condiments: 50 g roasted almonds, 50 g walnuts, 60 g fig jam, 40 g honey
- Wine Pairings: 1 bottle dry Champagne, 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc, 1 bottle Pinot Noir, 1 bottle aged Bordeaux
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheeses on a large platter, spacing them evenly.
- Step 2:
- Add the charcuterie in small folds or rolls beside the cheeses (omit or substitute with marinated grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option).
- Step 3:
- Place the bread slices and crackers in clusters around the edges of the platter.
- Step 4:
- Fill gaps with groups of fresh fruits, nuts, and small bowls of fig jam and honey.
- Step 5:
- Chill the wines to their optimal serving temperatures: Champagne (8°C/46°F), Sauvignon Blanc (10°C/50°F), Pinot Noir (14°C/57°F), Bordeaux (16°C/61°F).
- Step 6:
- Set up tasting glasses, and suggest the following pairings: Brie with Champagne or Pinot Noir, Manchego with Sauvignon Blanc, Blue cheese with Bordeaux or honey, Prosciutto and duck with Pinot Noir, Fruits and nuts with any wine especially Champagne.
Save This platter is a family favorite for gatherings creating lasting memories with every bite and sip.
Required Tools
Large serving platter or wooden board Cheese knives Small bowls for jams and honey Wine glasses Serving tongs or forks
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese) tree nuts (almonds walnuts) gluten (bread crackers) sulfites (wine) and possible pork (charcuterie) Those with allergies should double-check all product labels and swap components as needed
Nutritional Information
Calories 410 Total Fat 23 g Carbohydrates 38 g Protein 16 g
Save Serve the platter with chilled wines and enjoy an elegant tasting experience that's both simple and impressive.
Recipe Q&A
- → What cheeses work best in this pairing?
Brie, aged Manchego, and blue cheese provide a variety of rich textures and bold flavors that pair beautifully with the selected wines.
- → Can I make a vegetarian version?
Yes. Replace the charcuterie with marinated artichokes, grilled zucchini, and roasted peppers to maintain flavor and texture variety.
- → How should the wines be served?
Chill the wines to their optimal temperatures: Champagne at 8°C, Sauvignon Blanc at 10°C, Pinot Noir at 14°C, and Bordeaux at 16°C for best tasting notes.
- → What breads and crackers complement the platter?
A small baguette sliced thinly along with multigrain crackers offer a crunchy base that supports the cheeses and other ingredients.
- → How can I vary the nut and fruit choices?
Roasted almonds, walnuts, fresh figs, grapes, pears, and apples create a fresh, crunchy, and sweet component. Seasonal fruit substitutions work well too.