A vibrant platter of grapes, cheeses, sweet treats, and crunchy bites perfect for festive gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 96 seedless grapes (red, green, or mixed; approximately 12 per person)
02 - 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
03 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
→ Cheeses
04 - 7 oz Brie cheese
05 - 5.3 oz Manchego cheese
06 - 5.3 oz Blue cheese
→ Sweet Treats
07 - 5.3 oz dark chocolate squares or truffles
08 - 12 almond cookies or biscotti
09 - ½ cup candied nuts (almonds or pecans)
10 - ½ cup honey or fruit preserves
→ Crackers & Bread
11 - 1 baguette, sliced
12 - 1 box assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
13 - Fresh mint sprigs
14 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Thoroughly wash and dry the grapes and berries. Slice the orange into thin rounds.
02 - Place the grapes in small clusters or piles of 12, symbolizing each month of the New Year, evenly distributed across the board.
03 - Position the cheeses around the board, ensuring visual balance and appeal.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with fresh berries, orange slices, dark chocolate, almond cookies, and candied nuts.
05 - Transfer honey or fruit preserves to a small bowl and provide a spoon for serving.
06 - Place the baguette slices and assorted crackers around the edges of the board, fanned or stacked neatly.
07 - Decorate with fresh mint sprigs and optional edible flowers. Serve immediately and invite guests to select their twelve grapes of fortune alongside the accompaniments.
