Elegant French platter with cheeses, cured meats, fruits, nuts, and chocolate for a festive gathering.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Comté, cubed
03 - 4.2 oz Roquefort, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz Chèvre (goat cheese), sliced
→ Charcuterie
05 - 5.3 oz Jambon de Bayonne or prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 4.2 oz Saucisson sec, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz Rosette de Lyon, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 bunch red grapes
09 - 1 ripe pear, sliced
10 - 1 ripe apple, sliced
11 - 8 fresh figs, halved (or dried figs if out of season)
12 - 1 small pomegranate, seeds only
→ Nuts & Extras
13 - 2.8 oz walnuts
14 - 2.8 oz Marcona almonds
15 - 2.1 oz dried apricots
16 - 2.1 oz dried cranberries
17 - 1 small jar fig jam or quince paste
→ Breads & Crackers
18 - 1 baguette, sliced
19 - 1 packet assorted crackers
20 - 1 small loaf nutty or fruit bread, sliced
→ Sweet Bites
21 - 3.5 oz dark chocolate squares
22 - 8 mini macarons, assorted flavors
# How to Make It:
01 - Place all cheeses on a large wooden board or platter, spacing each variety for accessibility.
02 - Fold and artistically arrange slices of charcuterie around the cheeses.
03 - Fan sliced pear and apple around the board, scatter grapes and figs evenly over the platter.
04 - Fill small bowls or sections with walnuts, almonds, dried apricots, dried cranberries, and fig jam or quince paste.
05 - Arrange baguette slices, assorted crackers, and fruit or nut bread in stacks or fans next to cheeses.
06 - Position dark chocolate squares and mini macarons in a dedicated corner or on a small separate plate.
07 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the platter and optionally add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for visual appeal.
08 - Present immediately alongside small plates, napkins, and cheese knives for ease of sharing.
