An elegant assortment of fresh grapes, cheeses, and sweet treats arranged for a celebratory occasion.
# Ingredient list:
→ Fruit
01 - 96 seedless grapes (red, green, or mixed; about 12 per person)
02 - 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
03 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
→ Cheeses
04 - 7 oz brie cheese
05 - 5.3 oz manchego cheese
06 - 5.3 oz blue cheese
→ Sweet Treats
07 - 5.3 oz dark chocolate squares or truffles
08 - 12 almond cookies or biscotti
09 - 1/2 cup candied nuts (almonds or pecans)
10 - 1/2 cup honey or fruit preserves
→ Crackers & Bread
11 - 1 baguette, sliced
12 - 1 box assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
13 - Fresh mint sprigs
14 - Edible flowers (optional)
# How-to:
01 - Wash and dry the grapes and berries thoroughly. Slice the orange into thin rounds.
02 - Place the grapes in small clusters or groups of 12 across the board, symbolizing each month of the New Year.
03 - Distribute the brie, manchego, and blue cheeses evenly around the board for balanced presentation.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with berries, orange slices, dark chocolate, almond cookies, and candied nuts.
05 - Place honey or fruit preserves in a small bowl accompanied by a spoon for easy serving.
06 - Arrange baguette slices and assorted crackers around the edges in stacks or fan shapes.
07 - Decorate the board with fresh mint sprigs and edible flowers if desired.
08 - Present immediately, inviting guests to select their 12 grapes of fortune and enjoy the variety.
