Whimsical board featuring fresh fruits, artisan cheeses, nuts, and floral accents, perfect for gatherings or picnics.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie, cut into wedges
02 - 5.3 oz Aged cheddar, sliced
03 - 4.2 oz Goat cheese, rolled into mini logs
04 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
→ Fresh Fruits
05 - 1 cup red grapes, on the vine
06 - 1 cup green grapes, on the vine
07 - 1 large green apple, sliced
08 - 1 pear, sliced
09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
10 - 1/2 cup blueberries
11 - 1/2 cup blackberries
12 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
→ Vegetables & Greens
13 - 1 cup baby carrots
14 - 1 cup mini cucumbers, sliced
15 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
16 - 1/2 cup radishes, sliced
17 - 1 cup edible flowers (e.g., pansies, violets, nasturtiums)
18 - 2 cups mixed baby greens (e.g., arugula, spinach)
→ Nuts & Seeds
19 - 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
20 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
21 - 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
→ Crackers & Bread
22 - 1 baguette, sliced
23 - 1 cup assorted crackers
→ Dips & Spreads
24 - 1/2 cup fig jam
25 - 1/2 cup honey
26 - 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
→ Garnishes
27 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
28 - Fresh thyme sprigs
# Method:
01 - Arrange mixed baby greens evenly across a large wooden board or platter to create a lush, forest-inspired foundation.
02 - Position Brie, aged cheddar, goat cheese, and blue cheese wedges and slices in separate sections, spaced evenly on the board.
03 - Cluster red grapes, green grapes, sliced apple and pear, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and dried apricots around the cheeses.
04 - Distribute baby carrots, mini cucumbers, sugar snap peas, sliced radishes, and edible flowers to add bursts of color and texture.
05 - Nestle toasted walnuts, roasted almonds, and pumpkin seeds in remaining spaces across the board.
06 - Place sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the edges or in small stacks around the platter’s perimeter.
07 - Spoon fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard into small bowls or ramekins and position them nestled among other ingredients.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to evoke a woodland ambiance.
09 - Present immediately, inviting guests to explore and graze freely.
