Description
Learn how to craft a stunning cheese and cracker platter that impresses guests with its diverse flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 varieties of cheeses (Brie, Aged Cheddar, Blue Cheese, Gouda)
- Assorted crackers (water crackers, whole grain crackers, flavored crackers)
- Fresh fruits (grapes, apple slices, pear slices)
- Dried fruits (apricots, figs)
- Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- Spreads (honey, fig jam, grainy mustard)
Instructions
- Choose the right platter: Use a wooden board, marble slab, or large plate.
- Place the cheeses first, spacing them evenly on the board.
- Add crackers next, fanning them out around the cheeses.
- Fill in with fresh fruits and nuts, adding clusters and groups.
- Finally, place spreads in small bowls and garnish with herbs.
Notes
You can prepare your platter up to 2 hours in advance. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 platter
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese platter, appetizer, entertaining, cheese and crackers, party food