A festive spread featuring cheeses, cured meats, dried fruits, nuts, and sweet treats for holiday gatherings.
# What you need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Comté, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Roquefort, cut into wedges
03 - 5.3 oz Brie de Meaux, at room temperature
→ Cured Meats
04 - 3.5 oz jambon de Bayonne
05 - 3.5 oz saucisson sec, sliced
→ Fruits & Sweets
06 - 2.8 oz dried figs
07 - 2.8 oz Medjool dates, pitted
08 - 2.8 oz dried apricots
09 - 1 small bunch seedless grapes
10 - 1.8 oz candied orange peel
→ Nuts
11 - 1.8 oz toasted walnuts
12 - 1.8 oz toasted almonds
→ Accompaniments
13 - 1 small jar honey
14 - 1 small jar fig jam
15 - Assorted rustic breads and crackers
# How to make it:
01 - Place all cheeses evenly spaced on a large serving platter.
02 - Fan the cured meats in folds near the cheeses for an appealing display.
03 - Position dried fruits, grapes, and candied orange peel in clusters around the platter.
04 - Sprinkle toasted walnuts and almonds throughout for texture and contrast.
05 - Place small bowls filled with honey and fig jam on the platter.
06 - Arrange slices of rustic bread and crackers on the side or in a separate basket.
07 - Present immediately and invite guests to combine flavors at will.
