Save An elegant selection of gourmet bites artfully paired with a curated range of wines, perfect for sophisticated entertaining or a festive tasting experience.
This platter combines a variety of flavors and textures that I love sharing with friends and family during celebrations.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g Brie, sliced, 100 g aged Manchego, cut into wedges, 100 g blue cheese, crumbled
- Charcuterie (optional for non-vegetarian): 80 g prosciutto, 80 g dry-cured salami, sliced, 80 g smoked duck breast, thinly sliced
- Breads & Crackers: 1 small baguette, sliced, 100 g multigrain crackers
- Fresh Fruits: 1 bunch seedless grapes, 1 pear, thinly sliced, 1 apple, thinly sliced, 1 handful fresh figs, halved (seasonal)
- Nuts & Condiments: 50 g roasted almonds, 50 g walnuts, 60 g fig jam, 40 g honey
- Wine Pairings: 1 bottle dry Champagne, 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc, 1 bottle Pinot Noir, 1 bottle aged Bordeaux
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheeses on a large platter, spacing them evenly.
- Step 2:
- Add the charcuterie in small folds or rolls beside the cheeses (omit or substitute with marinated grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option).
- Step 3:
- Place the bread slices and crackers in clusters around the edges of the platter.
- Step 4:
- Fill gaps with groups of fresh fruits, nuts, and small bowls of fig jam and honey.
- Step 5:
- Chill the wines to their optimal serving temperatures: Champagne (8°C/46°F), Sauvignon Blanc (10°C/50°F), Pinot Noir (14°C/57°F), Bordeaux (16°C/61°F).
- Step 6:
- Set up tasting glasses, and suggest the following pairings: Brie with Champagne or Pinot Noir, Manchego with Sauvignon Blanc, Blue cheese with Bordeaux or honey, Prosciutto and duck with Pinot Noir, Fruits and nuts with any wine especially Champagne.
Save This platter always brings people together around the table to enjoy both great food and wine.
Required Tools
Large serving platter or wooden board, Cheese knives, Small bowls for jams and honey, Wine glasses, Serving tongs or forks
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese) tree nuts (almonds walnuts) gluten (bread crackers) sulfites (wine) and possible pork (charcuterie). Those with allergies should double-check all product labels and swap components as needed.
Nutritional Information
Calories 410, Total Fat 23 g, Carbohydrates 38 g, Protein 16 g (per serving without wine).
Save Enjoy this elegant platter that perfectly combines taste and sophistication in every bite.
Recipe FAQ
- → How should the wines be served?
Chill each wine to its optimal temperature: Champagne (8°C), Sauvignon Blanc (10°C), Pinot Noir (14°C), and Bordeaux (16°C) to ensure balanced flavors.
- → Can this pairing accommodate vegetarian diets?
Yes, substitute the charcuterie with marinated artichokes, grilled zucchini, and roasted peppers to keep the platter vegetarian-friendly.
- → What is the best way to arrange the platter?
Distribute cheeses evenly, place charcuterie in small folds, arrange breads and crackers around edges, and fill gaps with fruits, nuts, and condiments for visual appeal.
- → Which cheeses complement which wines?
Pair Brie with Champagne or Pinot Noir, Manchego with Sauvignon Blanc, and blue cheese with Bordeaux or honey for enhanced taste.
- → Are there suggestions for enhancing flavors?
Include olives or pickled vegetables for extra flavor complexity and serve all elements at room temperature for best taste development.