Save to Pinterest 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 brings together a beautiful balance of textures and flavours that I adore sharing with friends at gatherings.
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.
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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 per serving without wine.
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Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses work best for this platter?
Soft Brie, aged Manchego, and crumbly blue cheese provide a diverse range of flavors and textures, balancing creamy, sharp, and pungent notes.
- → How should the wines be served?
Chill Champagne and Sauvignon Blanc to around 8–10°C, serve Pinot Noir slightly warmer at 14°C, and Bordeaux around 16°C to highlight their unique profiles.
- → Can vegetarians enjoy this selection?
Yes, opt for marinated grilled vegetables like artichokes and zucchini instead of charcuterie, maintaining the hearty and savory balance.
- → How to arrange the platter for best presentation?
Place cheeses evenly spaced, add breads and crackers around edges, fill gaps with fresh fruits, nuts, and small bowls of fig jam and honey for inviting clusters.
- → What nuts and condiments complement the flavors?
Roasted almonds, walnuts, fig jam, and honey enhance sweetness and texture, pairing well with cheeses and wines for a richer taste experience.