A vibrant cheese board arranged with cheddar, brie, fruits, nuts, and crackers in a daffodil pattern.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz brie or camembert, cut into wedges
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls
04 - 3.5 oz manchego or aged gouda, cubed
→ Fruits
05 - 1 small bunch green grapes, halved
06 - 1 mango, thinly sliced
07 - ½ cup dried apricots
08 - ½ cup fresh blueberries
→ Nuts & Extras
09 - ½ cup roasted almonds
10 - ½ cup shelled pistachios
11 - 2 tbsp honey
12 - ¼ cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
13 - 3.5 oz water crackers
14 - 3.5 oz seeded crispbread
15 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Garnish
16 - Edible flowers (e.g., marigold or pansy petals)
17 - Fresh mint leaves
# Directions:
01 - On a large round platter, arrange the sliced cheddar in a radiating petal pattern to form the outer petals of the daffodil.
02 - Place the brie or camembert wedges in a circle inside the cheddar petals to form the inner ring.
03 - Pile the goat cheese balls in the center of the board to create a central cup.
04 - Alternate filling the spaces with manchego cubes, halved grapes, and mango slices to add color and contrast.
05 - Tuck dried apricots and fresh blueberries around the cheeses to provide sweetness and visual appeal.
06 - Distribute roasted almonds and shelled pistachios evenly over the board.
07 - Place honey and fig jam in small bowls and set them on the board for dipping.
08 - Arrange water crackers, crispbread, and baguette slices around the edge of the platter.
09 - Decorate the board with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves to evoke springtime freshness.
10 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to mix and match flavors for an enjoyable tasting experience.
