A delightful cheese board with artisan cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, and natural garnishes inspired by the forest.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz brie, whole wheel
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
05 - 2.8 oz goat cheese, log
→ Fruits
06 - 1 small bunch red grapes
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 1 small pear, sliced
09 - 1 handful fresh blueberries
10 - 1 handful dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Seeds
11 - 1.8 oz whole walnuts
12 - 1.8 oz roasted almonds
13 - 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
→ Accompaniments
14 - 6 to 8 whole grain crackers
15 - 6 to 8 mini breadsticks
16 - 2 tbsp honey
17 - 2 tbsp fig jam
→ Decorative Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers, such as violets or pansies
20 - Small mushrooms, cleaned (button or enoki)
21 - Baby carrots, trimmed
# Steps:
01 - Position the cheeses on a large wooden board, spacing each to allow room for additional elements.
02 - Fan out sliced apple and pear next to the cheeses, then scatter grapes and blueberries around the board.
03 - Distribute walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries in small clusters for visual texture.
04 - Arrange whole grain crackers and mini breadsticks in groups, leaning some against the cheeses or bundling small sets.
05 - Spoon honey and fig jam into small ramekins or place directly on the board for easy access.
06 - Adorn the board with fresh rosemary sprigs, edible flowers, and cleaned mushrooms to evoke a woodland theme.
07 - Scatter trimmed baby carrots across the board to add color and a playful forest motif.
08 - Present immediately or cover loosely and refrigerate until serving time.
