An elegant platter with creamy cheeses, fresh fruits, candied nuts, and edible floral accents, perfect for sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz creamy brie cheese
02 - 2.8 oz sliced aged manchego cheese
03 - 2.8 oz herbed goat cheese, shaped into small rounds
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
05 - ½ cup raspberries
06 - ½ cup seedless red grapes
07 - ½ pear, thinly sliced
→ Accents & Garnishes
08 - ¼ cup candied pecans
09 - 2 tbsp rose petal jam
10 - 2 tbsp wildflower honey
11 - 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
12 - 2 tbsp sliced dried apricots
13 - Edible rose petals, unsprayed and food-grade
14 - Edible violets or pansies (optional)
→ Accompaniments
15 - ½ French baguette, sliced
16 - 8 to 10 thin water crackers
# Method:
01 - Place the brie, manchego, and herbed goat cheese on a large serving platter, spacing each type to allow room for other ingredients.
02 - Fan out the strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and pear slices around the cheeses, grouping them visually for an attractive presentation.
03 - Distribute candied pecans, dried apricots, and pomegranate seeds in small clusters or ramekins across the platter.
04 - Spoon the rose petal jam and wildflower honey into small bowls or place them directly on the platter for easy access.
05 - Tuck edible rose petals and violets elegantly among the other ingredients to enhance visual appeal.
06 - Arrange the baguette slices and water crackers around the edge of the platter to complete the setting.
07 - Present immediately and encourage guests to create their own elegant combinations.
