Easy Cheese Plate Appetizer
Effortlessly elevate your next gathering with this Easy Cheese Plate Appetizer—a no-cook masterpiece brimming with flavor and artistry! Perfectly balancing textures and tastes, this stunning cheese platter features a trio of crowd-pleasing cheeses—hard, soft, and blue—paired with a medley of fresh and dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and crisp bread or crackers. The addition of honey or jam provides a luscious hint of sweetness, while fresh herb sprigs lend a pop of vibrant greenery. Ready in just 15 minutes, this elegant appetizer is ideal for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to formal celebrations. Serve it on a beautiful wooden or marble board for a show-stopping centerpiece that’s as delicious as it is visually impressive.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 oz Hard cheese (e.g., aged cheddar or Parmesan)
- 6 oz Soft cheese (e.g., Brie or Camembert)
- 4 oz Blue cheese (e.g., Gorgonzola or Roquefort)
- 1 cup Fresh fruit (e.g., grapes or sliced apples)
- 0.5 cup Dried fruit (e.g., apricots or figs)
- 0.5 cup Nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or cashews)
- 12 pieces Bread or crackers (e.g., baguette slices or water crackers)
- 3 tbsp Honey or jam
- 2 sprigs Fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary or thyme, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Select a large wooden or marble serving board for your cheese plate. Ensure it is clean and dry.
2. Cut the hard cheese into bite-sized cubes or slices and place them on one section of the board.
3. Slice the soft cheese into wedges or leave it whole for guests to serve themselves. Position it near the hard cheese.
4. Crumble the blue cheese into small chunks and arrange it in its own section of the board.
5. Wash and dry the fresh fruit. Arrange it in clusters around the cheeses for color and sweetness contrast.
6. Add dried fruits to the board in small piles near the cheeses and fresh fruit.
7. Scatter nuts across the board or place them in small bowls for variety and texture.
8. Arrange the bread or crackers around the edges of the board for easy access.
9. Place a small dish of honey or jam on the board and add a serving spoon or small knife for spreading.
10. Garnish the cheese plate with fresh herb sprigs for a touch of greenery.
11. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 2 hours). Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.0 g | 236% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.1 g | 470% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 409 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 6037 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 424.0 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.8 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.4 g | ||
| Protein | 149.3 g | 299% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 2357 mg | 181% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2356 mg | 50% | |
*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.
