A charming cheese arrangement paired with fruits, nuts, and crackers, perfect for gatherings and appetizers.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz Manchego cheese, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz Aged Cheddar cheese, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, in wedges
→ Fruits
05 - 1 small bunch of red grapes
06 - 1 small pear, sliced
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 6 dried apricots
→ Crackers & Bread
09 - 12 artisanal crackers
10 - 6 thin slices baguette
→ Nuts & Garnishes
11 - 1 oz walnuts
12 - 1 oz roasted almonds
13 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
→ Decorative & Assembly Items
14 - 2 thin wooden skewers for sails
15 - 2 small triangle-shaped pieces of paper or thinly sliced cheese for sails
16 - 1 small cheese knife
17 - 1 large wooden or slate serving board
# Method:
01 - Place the sliced cheeses on the serving board in a boat shape, positioning a larger wedge at one end to serve as the bow and fanning out remaining cheeses behind it.
02 - Arrange the crackers and baguette slices along one side of the board to simulate waves.
03 - Distribute the grapes, pear, apple, and dried apricots around the cheese boat, tucking fruit slices along the edges for color and freshness.
04 - Sprinkle walnuts and roasted almonds evenly around the platter to add texture and crunch.
05 - Insert the wooden skewers vertically into the Brie or Cheddar slices, then attach the paper or cheese triangles to the skewers to form the sails.
06 - Decorate the arrangement with fresh rosemary sprigs to represent greenery or seaweed.
07 - Position the cheese knife nearby for ease of serving and present immediately.
