Whimsical Elegant Cheese Platter (Printable Version)

A charming cheese display shaped like a sailboat with fruits, nuts, and crackers to impress your guests.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz Manchego cheese, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz aged Cheddar cheese, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, in wedges

→ Fruits

05 - 1 small bunch red grapes
06 - 1 small pear, sliced
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 6 dried apricots

→ Crackers & Bread

09 - 12 artisanal crackers
10 - 6 thin baguette slices

→ Nuts & Garnishes

11 - 1 oz walnuts
12 - 1 oz roasted almonds
13 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

→ Decorative & Assembly Items

14 - 2 thin wooden skewers for sails
15 - 2 small triangle pieces of paper or thinly sliced cheese for sails
16 - 1 small cheese knife
17 - 1 large wooden or slate serving board

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Arrange the sliced cheeses on the serving board in a boat shape, placing a larger wedge at one end as the bow and fanning out the other cheeses behind it.
02 - Position the crackers and baguette slices along one side of the board to resemble waves.
03 - Nestle red grapes, pear slices, apple slices, and dried apricots around the cheese boat for color and freshness.
04 - Distribute walnuts and roasted almonds evenly around the platter to add texture and crunch.
05 - Insert the wooden skewers vertically into the Brie or Cheddar cheeses, then attach the paper or cheese triangles to create sails.
06 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs to mimic greenery or seaweed.
07 - Place the cheese knife nearby for easy serving and present immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Whimsical and elegant presentation
  • Variety of flavors and textures
02 -
  • Swap cheeses for your favorites or to match the season
  • Add olives or fig jam for extra flavor
03 -
  • Use fresh rosemary sprigs for authentic garnish look
  • Chill cheeses beforehand for better texture and taste
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