An elegant arrangement combining cheeses, fresh fruits, edible flowers, and sweet garnishes for a romantic occasion.
# 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, formed into small rounds
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
05 - 1/2 cup raspberries
06 - 1/2 cup seedless red grapes
07 - 1/2 pear, thinly sliced
→ Accents & Garnishes
08 - 1/4 cup candied pecans
09 - 2 tbsp rose petal jam
10 - 2 tbsp wildflower honey
11 - 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
12 - 2 tbsp dried apricots, sliced
13 - Edible rose petals, unsprayed, food-grade
14 - Edible violets or pansies (optional)
→ Accompaniments
15 - 1/2 French baguette, sliced
16 - 8 to 10 thin water crackers
# Directions:
01 - Place the brie, manchego, and herbed goat cheese spaced evenly on a large serving platter.
02 - Nestle halved strawberries, raspberries, seedless grapes, and pear slices around the cheeses for an attractive display.
03 - Distribute candied pecans, dried apricots, and pomegranate seeds in small clusters or ramekins on the platter.
04 - Spoon rose petal jam and wildflower honey into small bowls or drizzle directly onto the platter as desired.
05 - Artfully arrange edible rose petals and optional violets among the other ingredients for decorative effect.
06 - Place sliced French baguette and water crackers around the perimeter of the platter.
07 - Present immediately, inviting diners to create personalized bites from the components.
