# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz aged Manchego
02 - 5.3 oz creamy Brie
03 - 5.3 oz blue cheese (Gorgonzola or Roquefort)
04 - 5.3 oz goat cheese log
05 - 3.5 oz smoked cheddar
→ Fresh Fruit
06 - 1 small cluster red grapes
07 - 1 small cluster green grapes
08 - 1 ripe pear, sliced
09 - 1 ripe apple, sliced
10 - 1 small pomegranate, seeds only
11 - 6–8 dried figs, halved
→ Accompaniments
12 - 2.8 oz honey-roasted almonds
13 - 2.8 oz marcona almonds
14 - 2.1 oz honey
15 - 2.1 oz fig jam
16 - 1 small baguette, sliced
17 - 4.2 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Place the goat cheese log at the center of a large wooden board or platter, forming the base of the star shape.
02 - Fan the aged Manchego, creamy Brie, blue cheese, and smoked cheddar around the goat cheese center, mimicking star rays.
03 - Nestle clusters of red and green grapes, pear and apple slices, and halved dried figs into the spaces between the cheeses.
04 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the fruit for color and festive appeal.
05 - Position small bowls of honey and fig jam among the cheeses for easy dipping.
06 - Add the honey-roasted and marcona almonds, then arrange baguette slices and assorted crackers around the platter’s edge.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers to enhance presentation.
08 - Bring platter to room temperature before serving to optimize flavor and texture.
