A stunning starburst arrangement of cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and sweets to elevate holiday gatherings.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Comté, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz Bleu d'Auvergne, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz Chèvre (goat cheese), sliced
→ Cured Meats
05 - 4.2 oz Jambon de Bayonne, thinly sliced
06 - 4.2 oz Rosette de Lyon, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz Saucisson sec, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 bunch red grapes
09 - 1 ripe pear, sliced
10 - 1 ripe apple, sliced
11 - 1 handful fresh figs, halved (or dried figs if unavailable)
12 - 1 handful pomegranate seeds
→ Nuts & Extras
13 - 2.1 oz roasted almonds
14 - 2.1 oz walnuts
15 - 1.4 oz pistachios, shelled
16 - 1.4 oz dried cranberries
→ Accompaniments
17 - 1 small jar fig or cherry jam
18 - 1 French baguette, sliced
19 - 1 small box assorted crackers
20 - 1 small pot honey
→ Sweets (optional)
21 - 1.8 oz dark chocolate, broken into shards
22 - 1.8 oz candied orange peel
23 - Festive star-shaped cookies (optional)
# Preparation steps:
01 - Place cheeses centrally on a large wooden serving board in a star shape, alternating varieties for visual and textural contrast.
02 - Fan cured meats around the cheeses in rays to create a starburst effect.
03 - Fill gaps between cheese and meats with clusters of grapes, pear and apple slices, and halved figs; scatter pomegranate seeds atop for color.
04 - Evenly scatter roasted almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and dried cranberries across the board for snacking variety.
05 - Place small bowls or ramekins of fig or cherry jam and honey on the board for dipping.
06 - Position sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the edges or in separate containers for accessibility.
07 - Disperse shards of dark chocolate, candied orange peel, and optional star-shaped cookies in open spaces to finish the presentation.
08 - Present immediately, inviting guests to mix and match flavors.
