Whimsical cheese display with fruits, nuts, and crackers arranged on a serving board for a stunning appetizer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz Manchego cheese, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz aged Cheddar, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, wedges
→ Fruits
05 - 1 small bunch red grapes
06 - 1 small pear, sliced
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 6 dried apricots
→ Crackers & Bread
09 - 12 artisanal crackers
10 - 6 thin slices baguette
→ Nuts & Garnishes
11 - 1 oz walnuts
12 - 1 oz roasted almonds
13 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
→ Decorative & Assembly Items
14 - 2 thin wooden skewers for sails
15 - 2 small triangle-shaped pieces of paper or thinly sliced cheese for sails
# Directions:
01 - Place sliced cheeses on serving board in a sailboat shape, positioning a larger wedge at one end as the bow and fanning other cheeses behind it.
02 - Lay crackers and baguette slices alongside one side of the cheese boat to resemble waves.
03 - Arrange grapes, sliced pear, apple, and dried apricots around the cheese boat to add color and freshness.
04 - Distribute walnuts and roasted almonds evenly around the platter to provide texture and crunch.
05 - Insert wooden skewers vertically into Brie or Cheddar, then attach paper or cheese triangles to form the sails.
06 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs to mimic greenery or seaweed.
07 - Place the cheese knife near the platter for easy serving and present immediately.
