Blue Ridge Cheese Platter (Printable Version)

A scenic blue cheese arrangement atop crispy crackers with honey, nuts, and fresh fruit accents.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 2.8 oz Roquefort cheese
02 - 2.8 oz Gorgonzola cheese
03 - 2.8 oz Stilton cheese
04 - 2.8 oz Bleu d'Auvergne cheese

→ Crackers

05 - 16 artisanal whole-grain crackers

→ Garnishes

06 - 1 tablespoon honey
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted walnuts, chopped
08 - 1 small bunch fresh grapes or sliced figs
09 - Fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary sprigs), optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Slice each blue cheese into rough, irregular wedges or blocks to mimic jagged mountain peaks.
02 - Lay crackers in a single layer on a large serving platter or board to form a sky-like background.
03 - Place the blue cheese wedges in a row along the edge of the crackers, staggering heights and angles for a natural horizon effect.
04 - Lightly drizzle honey over the cheeses and evenly sprinkle with toasted chopped walnuts.
05 - Scatter fresh grapes or fig slices around the platter to enhance color and freshness.
06 - Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours plotting when really you just arranged some cheese—instant showstopper energy with zero stress.
  • The sharp, creamy blues against toasted walnuts and honey hit every flavor note your palate didn't know it was craving.
  • Comes together in 15 minutes, meaning more time talking to your guests and less time hiding in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Pull your cheeses out of the fridge about 30 minutes before serving so they reach their true flavor and creaminess—cold blue cheese tastes muted and harsh.
  • Don't let the honey sit on the cheese for hours or it'll seep in and make everything soggy; drizzle it just before serving.
03 -
  • Use a wooden board instead of ceramic—blue cheese stains ceramic permanently, but wood develops character and tells the story of every meal you've shared on it.
  • If you're serving this as part of a larger board, position this mountain range so it faces the guests, making it the visual focal point rather than buried in the corner.
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