A colorful board combining cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and pomegranate for a stunning presentation.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz creamy goat cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged Manchego, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Cured Meats
04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
05 - 2.8 oz spicy salami, thinly sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
06 - 1 large pomegranate, arils only
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes, halved
08 - 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
→ Dried Fruits & Nuts
10 - 1.8 oz dried apricots, halved
11 - 1.4 oz dried figs, sliced
12 - 1.4 oz toasted pistachios
13 - 1.4 oz roasted almonds
→ Accompaniments
14 - 1 small piece honeycomb
15 - 1 small jar fig jam
16 - 1 crusty baguette, sliced
17 - 2.8 oz artisan crackers
→ Garnish
18 - Fresh mint leaves
# Directions:
01 - Visualize a diagonal cascade from the top left to the bottom right corner on a large board or platter.
02 - Place goat cheese slices, Manchego slices, and blue cheese crumbles alternately along the diagonal line to create visual interest.
03 - Layer prosciutto and spicy salami in gentle folds between cheese sections, allowing edges to overlap attractively.
04 - Intermingle sliced pear, apple, grape halves, dried apricots, and dried figs along the cascade, maintaining the flowing diagonal arrangement.
05 - Generously scatter pomegranate seeds across the entire diagonal, concentrating clusters for a jewel-like effect.
06 - Tuck toasted pistachios and roasted almonds evenly along the cascade to provide crunch.
07 - Position small bowls of honeycomb and fig jam at each end of the cascade for easy access.
08 - Fan sliced baguette and artisan crackers along both sides of the display for convenience.
09 - Finish by garnishing with fresh mint leaves to enhance color and aroma.
10 - Present immediately at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
