A delightful arrangement of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and garnishes evoking a woodland atmosphere.
# What you'll need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz whole wheel brie
02 - 3.5 oz sliced aged cheddar
03 - 3.5 oz cubed gouda
04 - 3.5 oz crumbled blue cheese
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
19 - Edible flowers such as violets or pansies
20 - Small cleaned mushrooms (button or enoki)
21 - Trimmed baby carrots
# Directions:
01 - Place the assorted cheeses spaced evenly on a large wooden serving board.
02 - Fan apple and pear slices near the cheeses and scatter grapes and blueberries around the board.
03 - Position walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries in small groups for visual appeal.
04 - Arrange crackers and mini breadsticks in clusters leaning against cheeses or grouped together.
05 - Spoon honey and fig jam into small ramekins or place directly onto the board.
06 - Decorate with rosemary sprigs, edible flowers, and cleaned mushrooms to evoke woodland charm.
07 - Place baby carrots around the board to add color and playful detail.
08 - Serve immediately or cover loosely and refrigerate until ready to present.
