Creative horse-shaped platter arranged with diverse cheeses, fruits, nuts, and savory slices.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie (omit for vegetarian option)
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
09 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
10 - 1 apple, thinly sliced
11 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
→ Vegetables
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
15 - 1/2 cup baby carrots
→ Crackers & Bread
16 - 2 cups assorted crackers
17 - 1 baguette, sliced
→ Nuts & Extras
18 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
19 - 1/2 cup walnuts
20 - 1/4 cup olives (black or green)
21 - 1/4 cup cornichons or small pickles
22 - 1/4 cup honey or fig jam
# Directions:
01 - On a large, clean serving board or tray, outline the shape of a horse using parchment paper or a horse-shaped template to guide your arrangement.
02 - Place the cheeses to define the horse’s head, mane, and body, alternating colors and shapes to create visual contrast.
03 - Layer the charcuterie slices to form contours and texture, such as the mane or legs, omitting if preparing a vegetarian option.
04 - Distribute grapes, sliced apple, pear, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and dried apricots to fill curves and add vibrant accents.
05 - Arrange assorted crackers and baguette slices along borders or as the horse’s ground to frame the board.
06 - Disperse roasted almonds, walnuts, olives, and pickles in small clusters to provide detail and fill remaining gaps.
07 - Use a small dish of honey or fig jam to represent an eye or accent the board, then refine the arrangement for balanced color and clear horse shape.
08 - Offer immediately with cheese knives and serving utensils for guests to enjoy.
