A visually stunning board with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sparkling wine for sophisticated occasions.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz triple cream brie, cut into small wedges
02 - 5.3 oz manchego, sliced into thin triangles
03 - 5.3 oz aged white cheddar, cubed
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup white grapes, small clusters
05 - 2 pears, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into small cubes
07 - 1 cup fresh lychee, peeled and pitted
→ Accents
08 - 1/2 cup Marcona almonds
09 - 1/2 cup white chocolate truffles
10 - 1/4 cup lemon curd, in a small bowl
11 - 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt-covered pretzels
12 - Edible white or yellow flowers (e.g., chamomile, pansies)
→ Breads & Crackers
13 - 1 baguette, sliced into uniform rounds
14 - 1 box water crackers
→ Beverages
15 - 2 bottles dry sparkling wine (Champagne, Cava, or Prosecco), well chilled
16 - Lemon twists or edible gold leaf (optional, for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Slice cheeses and fruits into small, uniform pieces or clusters for a cohesive presentation.
02 - Place cheese varieties in small, identical clusters spaced evenly across a large white or marble board.
03 - Distribute fruit in matching small clusters, alternating with cheeses for balanced color and texture.
04 - Fill small bowls with lemon curd and set them on opposite sides of the board.
05 - Neatly cluster almonds, truffles, and pretzels in separate symmetrical groups.
06 - Fan bread rounds and stack crackers uniformly along the edges of the board.
07 - Decorate with edible flowers and optionally add edible gold leaf for a luxurious touch.
08 - Present the board immediately accompanied by chilled sparkling wine and lemon twists for garnish.