A stunning cheese spread with Manchego, Brie, fruits, nuts, and honey arranged in a star pattern for easy serving.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz aged Manchego
02 - 5.3 oz creamy Brie
03 - 5.3 oz blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Roquefort)
04 - 5.3 oz goat cheese log
05 - 3.5 oz smoked cheddar
→ Fresh Fruit
06 - 1 small cluster red grapes
07 - 1 small cluster green grapes
08 - 1 ripe pear, sliced
09 - 1 ripe apple, sliced
10 - 1 small pomegranate, seeds only
11 - 6 to 8 dried figs, halved
→ Accompaniments
12 - 2.8 oz honey-roasted almonds
13 - 2.8 oz marcona almonds
14 - 2.1 oz honey
15 - 2.1 oz fig jam
16 - 1 small baguette, sliced
17 - 4.2 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (optional for decoration)
# Directions:
01 - Place the goat cheese log at the center of a large wooden board or platter in a star shape.
02 - Fan the aged Manchego, creamy Brie, blue cheese, and smoked cheddar around the center cheese, forming star rays.
03 - Fill gaps between cheeses with red and green grape clusters, sliced pear and apple, and halved dried figs.
04 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the fruit to enhance color and festivity.
05 - Nestle small bowls of honey and fig jam among the cheeses for dipping.
06 - Scatter honey-roasted and Marcona almonds, then arrange baguette slices and crackers around the board's perimeter.
07 - Finish with fresh rosemary sprigs and optionally, edible flowers for visual appeal.
08 - Serve at room temperature to maximize flavor and texture.
