Art Deco Arch Cheese Platter (Print Version)

Geometric cheese fans paired with fruits, nuts, and honey create a striking Art Deco style appetizer platter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, thinly sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Gruyère, thinly sliced
03 - 5.3 oz Manchego, thinly sliced
04 - 4.2 oz creamy brie, cut into wedges
05 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, cut into small triangles

→ Accompaniments

06 - 1 small bunch seedless green grapes
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small pear, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
10 - 1.4 oz roasted almonds
11 - 1.4 oz dried apricots, halved
12 - 1.4 oz honeycomb or high-quality honey

→ Crackers & Bread

13 - 1 baguette, sliced
14 - 3.5 oz assorted crackers

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange thin slices of cheddar, Gruyère, and Manchego in symmetrical tiered fans with slight overlap to create three distinct arches on a large platter.
02 - Position wedges of brie at the base of each cheese arch to simulate a solid foundation.
03 - Set blue cheese triangles at the top center of each arch to evoke Art Deco skyscraper peaks.
04 - Fill the spaces between arches with green and red grapes, thinly sliced pears, and apples for color and freshness.
05 - Distribute roasted almonds and halved dried apricots artistically around the platter.
06 - Drizzle honeycomb or honey near the brie wedges to add a touch of sweetness.
07 - Place baguette slices and assorted crackers along the platter edges for convenient serving.
08 - Serve the platter immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's the rare appetizer that works as hard visually as it does on the palate, giving you permission to be artistic while feeding people.
  • No cooking required means you can spend your energy on the arrangement itself, turning prep into the kind of meditative kitchen time that feels like play.
02 -
  • Slice your cheeses no more than a few hours ahead and keep them layered between parchment paper, or they'll dry out and lose that delicate translucence that makes the fanning work.
  • A wire slicer changes everything—it gives you clean, uniform slices that stack and fan without tearing, transforming this from fiddly to actually enjoyable.
03 -
  • Use a marble or slate board for serving—it stays cool naturally and makes the cheeses look even more intentional against a dark or light neutral backdrop.
  • Slice your baguette at an angle just before guests arrive so it stays crusty and warm; those little details are what separate a board from an experience.
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