An enchanting spread of cheeses, meats, fruits, and cosmic treats ideal for memorable gatherings.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz blue cheese (e.g., Roquefort or Gorgonzola)
02 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 5.3 oz goat cheese, log
04 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced into wedges
→ Charcuterie
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz salami, thinly sliced
07 - 2.8 oz smoked turkey or beef, sliced
→ Fruits
08 - 1 bunch black grapes
09 - 1 small punnet blueberries
10 - 1 fig, quartered
11 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
→ Breads & Crackers
12 - 1 small baguette, sliced
13 - 3.5 oz seeded crackers
14 - 3.5 oz charcoal crackers (for celestial effect)
→ Accompaniments
15 - 2.1 oz roasted almonds
16 - 2.1 oz dark chocolate stars or moon-shaped candies
17 - 1.8 oz honeycomb
18 - 2 tbsp fig jam
→ Garnish
19 - Edible flowers (e.g., violets, pansies)
20 - Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
# Preparation steps:
01 - Place cheeses in distinct sections on a large serving board, spacing them evenly to create visual appeal.
02 - Fan the charcuterie slices in smooth curves between the cheeses to evoke the Milky Way.
03 - Scatter black grapes, blueberries, fig quarters, and pear slices around the board to fill spaces with color and texture.
04 - Arrange sliced baguette, seeded crackers, and charcoal crackers in small stacks or waves along the edges for contrast.
05 - Add roasted almonds, chocolate stars, honeycomb, and a small bowl of fig jam in the remaining open spaces on the board.
06 - Decorate with edible flowers and sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme to enhance the celestial theme.
07 - Present immediately with knives and small tongs for self-serving.
