A chic board featuring creamy cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sweet accents with sparkling wine.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz triple cream brie, cut into small wedges
02 - 5.3 oz manchego, sliced into thin triangles
03 - 5.3 oz aged white cheddar, cubed
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup white grapes, small clusters
05 - 2 pears, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into small cubes
07 - 1 cup fresh lychee, peeled and pitted
→ Accents
08 - 1/2 cup Marcona almonds
09 - 1/2 cup white chocolate truffles
10 - 1/4 cup lemon curd, served in a small bowl
11 - 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt-covered pretzels
12 - Edible white or yellow flowers (e.g., chamomile, pansies)
→ Breads & Crackers
13 - 1 baguette, sliced into uniform rounds
14 - 1 box water crackers
→ Beverages
15 - 2 bottles dry sparkling wine (Champagne, Cava, or Prosecco), well chilled
16 - Lemon twists or edible gold leaf (optional, for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Slice cheeses and fruits into small, uniform pieces or clusters to ensure a cohesive presentation.
02 - Place the cheese varieties in small, identical clusters spaced evenly across a large white or marble serving board to create an elegant layout.
03 - Distribute fruit in small clusters, alternating with cheeses to achieve balanced color and texture contrast.
04 - Fill small bowls with lemon curd and position them on opposite sides of the board for accessibility and symmetry.
05 - Group Marcona almonds, white chocolate truffles, and yogurt-covered pretzels separately in symmetrical clusters to enhance variety.
06 - Arrange baguette slices and water crackers in fanned, uniform stacks along the edges of the board to frame the display.
07 - Decorate with edible flowers and optionally a touch of edible gold leaf to add sophistication.
08 - Present immediately alongside chilled sparkling wine, offering lemon twists as optional garnishes for each flute.
