A cozy winter cabin-inspired cheese display with seasonal cheeses, fresh fruit, nuts, and rustic garnishes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.23 oz aged cheddar, sliced
02 - 4.23 oz blue cheese, crumbled
03 - 4.23 oz Gruyère, sliced
04 - 4.23 oz triple-cream brie, sliced
→ Fresh Fruit
05 - 1 small pear, sliced
06 - 1 small apple, sliced
07 - 1 bunch red grapes
08 - 0.25 cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Crunch
09 - 0.33 cup roasted walnuts
10 - 0.33 cup candied pecans
11 - 0.25 cup Marcona almonds
→ Accompaniments
12 - 0.33 cup fig jam
13 - 0.33 cup honey
14 - Rustic sourdough baguette, sliced
15 - 1 package whole grain crackers
→ Garnish
16 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
17 - Fresh thyme sprigs
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Place the sliced and crumbled cheeses evenly spaced on a large wooden board or platter.
02 - Fan out the sliced pear and apple around the cheeses, then add bunches of grapes and scatter dried cranberries to enhance color and sweetness.
03 - Distribute roasted walnuts, candied pecans, and Marcona almonds in small piles between the cheeses and fresh fruit clusters.
04 - Position small bowls containing fig jam and honey on the board for easy access.
05 - Arrange slices of sourdough baguette and whole grain crackers along the edges of the platter or in a nearby basket.
06 - Decorate with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to impart a rustic aromatic element.
07 - Serve immediately, allowing cheeses to warm to room temperature for optimum flavor.
