Copper Coil Cheddar Apricots (Print Version)

Spiral layers of sharp cheddar and dried apricots create a visually appealing, flavorful dish.

# Components:

→ Cheese

01 - 5 oz sharp orange cheddar cheese, thinly sliced or cut into ribbons

→ Fruit

02 - 3 oz dried apricots, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - On a large serving plate or cheese board, alternate slices of cheddar and apricot starting from the outer edge, forming a continuous spiral toward the center.
02 - Overlap the cheese and apricot slices slightly to create a seamless coiling effect.
03 - Continue layering until all ingredients are arranged and the spiral is fully formed.
04 - Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by crackers or toasted nuts.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes and looks like you spent an hour planning, which is the best kind of kitchen magic.
  • The sharp-sweet flavor combo is addictive in a way that keeps people reaching back for more bites.
  • No cooking required means you can make this while everything else is heating up, stress-free.
02 -
  • Let your cheese come to room temperature for ten minutes before slicing—cold cheese fights the knife and shatters instead of ribboning smoothly.
  • Slice the apricots when you're ready to build the spiral; they dry out visibly if they sit cut for too long and lose some of their vibrant color.
03 -
  • A vegetable peeler or sharp mandoline makes cheese ribbons effortless if slicing by hand feels tedious, and the uniform look is worth the small tool investment.
  • Build this on a board with a slight lip or one that's darker in color—it makes the orange cheese and golden apricots pop in a way that a plain white plate can't quite match.
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