Cheese and Fruit Course for Red Wine
Elevate your next gathering with this elegant Cheese and Fruit Course for Red Wine, the ultimate pairing platter designed to complement your favorite vintage. Featuring a trio of luxurious cheeses—creamy Brie, sharp aged cheddar, and tangy blue cheese—this artful spread is perfectly balanced with sweet and savory accompaniments. Juicy red or black grapes, ripe fresh figs, chewy dried apricots, and crunchy walnuts create a symphony of textures and flavors, while a drizzle of golden honey adds a touch of indulgence. Garnished with aromatic sprigs of rosemary and served alongside crisp crackers or sliced baguette, this no-cook, 15-minute recipe is effortlessly impressive. Ideal for intimate gatherings or special occasions, it’s the perfect wine pairing board to take your entertaining to a whole new level.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Brie cheese
- 150 grams Aged cheddar cheese
- 100 grams Blue cheese
- 200 grams Grapes (red or black seedless)
- 4 pieces Fresh figs
- 100 grams Dried apricots
- 50 grams Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
- 150 grams Crackers or sliced baguette
Instructions
1. Arrange the cheeses on a large serving platter or wooden board. Place the Brie, aged cheddar, and blue cheese evenly spaced around the board.
2. Wash and dry the grapes and figs. Slice the figs into halves or quarters for easy serving, and scatter them around the cheeses.
3. Add the dried apricots to the board in small clusters, balancing the colors and spacing near the cheeses.
4. Sprinkle the walnuts across the platter, ensuring they are easily accessible for guests to grab.
5. Drizzle the honey into a small bowl or ramekin and place it on the board. Alternatively, you can drizzle a small amount of honey directly over the blue cheese for added flavor.
6. If using, tuck fresh rosemary sprigs around the edges of the platter as garnish for a fresh, aromatic touch.
7. Place the crackers or sliced baguette on the side or around the edges of the board for easy pairing with the cheeses.
8. Serve with your favorite bottle of red wine and enjoy your perfectly paired cheese and fruit course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 1032 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 470 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 729 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
