Save 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 has become my go-to for celebrations, always impressing guests with its balance and variety.
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.
Save This platter always brings our family together around the table sharing stories and laughter.
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)
Save Enjoy assembling this platter and exploring its delicious wine combinations it's a true crowd-pleaser.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses work best on this platter?
Soft Brie, aged Manchego, and crumbly blue cheese provide a balanced mix of textures and flavors.
- → Can I make this platter vegetarian?
Yes, substitute charcuterie with marinated grilled vegetables like artichokes, zucchini, and roasted peppers.
- → How should the wines be served?
Chill wines to optimal temperatures: Champagne at 8°C, Sauvignon Blanc at 10°C, Pinot Noir at 14°C, and Bordeaux at 16°C for best flavor.
- → What breads and crackers complement the platter?
A small baguette sliced thinly and multigrain crackers add texture and pair well with cheeses and spreads.
- → What nuts and condiments enhance the flavor?
Roasted almonds, walnuts, fig jam, and honey add sweetness and contrast to the savory elements.
- → Are there any allergen considerations?
This platter contains dairy, tree nuts, gluten, sulfites, and possibly pork—please check ingredient labels if concerned.