A visually stunning board with fresh fruits, cheeses, nuts, and herbs inspired by an enchanted forest setting.
# 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 - ½ cup blueberries
11 - ½ cup blackberries
12 - ½ cup dried apricots
→ Vegetables & Greens
13 - 1 cup baby carrots
14 - 1 cup mini cucumbers, sliced
15 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
16 - ½ 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 - ½ cup toasted walnuts
20 - ½ cup roasted almonds
21 - ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
→ Crackers & Bread
22 - 1 baguette, sliced
23 - 1 cup assorted crackers
→ Dips & Spreads
24 - ½ cup fig jam
25 - ½ cup honey
26 - ¼ cup whole grain mustard
→ Garnishes
27 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
28 - Fresh thyme sprigs
# Directions:
01 - Arrange mixed baby greens evenly over a large wooden board or platter to create a lush forest-like foundation.
02 - Place Brie, aged cheddar, goat cheese, and blue cheese in separate sections with even spacing to encourage easy selection.
03 - Surround the cheeses with clusters of red and green grapes, apple and pear slices, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and dried apricots.
04 - Distribute baby carrots, mini cucumbers, sugar snap peas, sliced radishes, and edible flowers across the board for color and texture variety.
05 - Scatter toasted walnuts, roasted almonds, and pumpkin seeds into empty spaces to complement flavors and add crunch.
06 - Place sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the edges or form small stacks around the platter for easy access.
07 - Transfer fig jam, honey, and whole grain mustard into small bowls or ramekins and nestle them 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 at leisure.
