Cheese Platter Recipe

Name: Cheese Platter
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 large platter
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 8 oz soft-ripened cheese (e.g., Brie or Camembert); 8 oz aged hard cheese (e.g., aged Gouda or Manchego); 8 oz blue cheese (e.g., Roquefort or Gorgonzola); 4 oz fresh goat cheese (chèvre); 1/2 cup mixed olives; 1/2 cup dried apricots or figs; 1/2 cup nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds, or pecans); 1/4 cup honey or fig jam; 1 baguette or crackers; Fresh grapes or apple slices for garnish

International · Appetizer · 20 min total

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A beautiful cheese platter is perfect for entertaining, offering a variety of flavors and textures that guests can mix and match. This recipe provides a balanced selection of cheeses, accompaniments, and presentation tips.

20
min prep

8
servings

450
kcal/serving

Ingredients

8 oz soft-ripened cheese (e.g., Brie or Camembert)
8 oz aged hard cheese (e.g., aged Gouda or Manchego)
8 oz blue cheese (e.g., Roquefort or Gorgonzola)
4 oz fresh goat cheese (chèvre)
1/2 cup mixed olives
1/2 cup dried apricots or figs
1/2 cup nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
1/4 cup honey or fig jam
1 baguette or crackers
Fresh grapes or apple slices for garnish

Instructions

Remove cheeses from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving to bring to room temperature.
Arrange cheeses on a large wooden board or platter, spacing them apart.
Place small bowls or piles of olives, dried fruit, and nuts around the cheeses.
Drizzle honey or place jam in a small bowl on the platter.
Slice the baguette and arrange slices or crackers on the platter.
Garnish with fresh grapes or apple slices.
Serve immediately or let guests help themselves.

Tips

Use a separate knife for each cheese to avoid mixing flavors.
Add seasonal fruits like figs or pears for variety.
Pair with a crisp white wine or light red wine.

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