Description
A cheese plate is an elegant and versatile appetizer featuring an assortment of cheeses, meats, nuts, fruits, and crackers artfully arranged on a platter. This recipe guides you through assembling a visually appealing and delicious cheese board perfect for entertaining or casual snacking.
Ingredients
Cheeses
- Sharp Cheddar, broken into pieces
- Wedge of Blue Cheese
- Cowgirl Creamery Mt Tam Triple Cream
- Cypress Grove Creamery Humboldt Fog
Meats
- Salami
- Prosciutto
Nuts and Olives
- Marcona Almonds
- Roasted Pistachios
- Candied Walnuts
- Castelvetrano Olives
Fruits
- Fresh Figs
- Grapes
Crackers and Bread
- Breadsticks
- Rainforest Crisp Crackers and a few other varieties of crackers
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese: Break the sharp cheddar into bite-sized pieces and place wedges of blue cheese, Mt Tam Triple Cream, and Humboldt Fog on the platter.
- Add Meats: Neatly arrange slices of salami and prosciutto around the cheeses in small piles.
- Arrange Nuts and Olives: Place Marcona almonds, roasted pistachios, candied walnuts, and Castelvetrano olives in small bowls or piles evenly across the board.
- Add Fruits: Scatter fresh figs and grapes throughout the platter to add color, freshness, and sweetness.
- Include Crackers and Breadsticks: Arrange breadsticks and a variety of crackers, including Rainforest Crisp crackers, around the cheese and accompaniments for easy pairing.
- Final Presentation: Keep all components in organized chaotic piles to create a visually stunning, abundant, and instagram-worthy cheese plate ready for serving.
Notes
- Nutrition will vary based on the types and amounts of cheese, meats, nuts, fruits, and crackers served as well as the number of guests.
- Feel free to customize the cheese plate with your favorite cheeses and accompaniments.
- Use a large wooden board or platter for the best presentation.
- Serve at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture of the cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheese plate, cheese platter, appetizer, party snack, charcuterie, cheese board, entertaining
