A curated French cheese spread with fresh fruits, nuts, jam, honey, bread and crackers.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie de Meaux
02 - 5.3 oz Saint-Nectaire
03 - 4.2 oz Roquefort
04 - 5.3 oz Comté, aged 18 months
05 - 4.2 oz Chèvre goat cheese log
→ Fruits
06 - 1 bunch red grapes
07 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
08 - 1 apple, thinly sliced
09 - 8 to 10 dried apricots
10 - 8 to 10 dried figs
→ Accompaniments
11 - 1.8 oz walnuts
12 - 1.8 oz almonds
13 - 1 small jar fig jam
14 - 1 small jar honey
→ Breads & Crackers
15 - 1 baguette, sliced
16 - 1 packet assorted crackers
# How to Make:
01 - Remove cheeses from refrigeration 30 to 45 minutes prior to serving to optimize their flavor and texture.
02 - Place cheeses evenly spaced on a large serving platter or wooden board, slicing a few pieces from each to encourage tasting.
03 - Fill the spaces between cheeses with red grapes, pear and apple slices, dried apricots, and figs to create visual balance and flavor contrast.
04 - Scatter walnuts and almonds around the cheeses to add crunch and enhance presentation.
05 - Position small bowls containing fig jam and honey on the platter for pairing options.
06 - Accompany the platter with sliced baguette and an assortment of crackers on the side.
