Save An elegant and visually stunning cheese platter inspired by the Star of Bethlehem, featuring artisanal cheeses, fresh fruit, and gourmet accompaniments — perfect for special occasions or festive gatherings.
This cheese platter has become a highlight at our family celebrations, always garnering compliments and requests for the recipe.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g aged Manchego, 150 g creamy Brie, 150 g blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Roquefort), 150 g goat cheese log, 100 g smoked cheddar
- Fresh Fruit: 1 small cluster red grapes, 1 small cluster green grapes, 1 ripe pear sliced, 1 ripe apple sliced, 1 small pomegranate seeds only, 6–8 dried figs halved
- Accompaniments: 80 g honey-roasted almonds, 80 g marcona almonds, 60 g honey, 60 g fig jam, 1 small baguette sliced, 120 g assorted crackers
- Garnishes: Fresh rosemary sprigs, Edible flowers (optional for decoration)
Instructions
- Arrange the cheeses:
- Arrange the cheeses in a star-shaped pattern on a large wooden board or platter, starting with the goat cheese as the center point.
- Fan cheeses:
- Fan the Manchego, Brie, blue cheese, and smoked cheddar around the center, mimicking the rays of a star.
- Fill spaces:
- Fill spaces between cheeses with clusters of grapes, pear and apple slices, and dried figs.
- Sprinkle seeds:
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the fruit for a festive touch.
- Nestle bowls:
- Nestle small bowls of honey and fig jam among the cheeses.
- Add accompaniments:
- Add almonds and arrange baguette slices and crackers around the perimeter.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers.
- Serve:
- Serve at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
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Required Tools
Large wooden board or platter, Small serving bowls, Cheese knives, Paring knife
Allergen Information
Contains: Milk (cheese), Gluten (bread/crackers), Tree nuts (almonds). May contain traces of other allergens depending on cheese and cracker selection. Always check product labels.
Nutritional Information
Per serving approx: Calories 430, Total Fat 27 g, Carbohydrates 34 g, Protein 15 g
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Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses are featured on the board?
The board includes aged Manchego, creamy Brie, blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Roquefort), goat cheese log, and smoked cheddar.
- → How should the cheeses be arranged?
Arrange the goat cheese at the center and fan the other cheeses around it to create a star-shaped pattern.
- → Which fruits complement the cheese selections?
Clusters of red and green grapes, sliced pear and apple, pomegranate seeds, and dried figs provide sweetness and texture.
- → What accompaniments enhance the flavors?
Honey-roasted and marcona almonds, honey, fig jam, baguette slices, and assorted crackers add crunch and sweetness.
- → Can this platter accommodate dietary restrictions?
The platter suits a vegetarian diet; for vegan options, substitute plant-based cheeses and swap honey for agave syrup.
- → What is the ideal serving temperature?
Serve the platter at room temperature to best enjoy the flavors and textures.