A sophisticated board combining cheeses, fruits, and festive bubbles perfect for any elegant gathering.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz triple cream brie, cut into small wedges
02 - 5.3 oz manchego, sliced into thin triangles
03 - 5.3 oz aged white cheddar, cubed
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup white grapes, small clusters
05 - 2 pears, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup pineapple, cut into small cubes
07 - 1 cup fresh lychee, peeled and pitted
→ Accents
08 - 1/2 cup Marcona almonds
09 - 1/2 cup white chocolate truffles
10 - 1/4 cup lemon curd, served in a small bowl
11 - 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt-covered pretzels
12 - Edible white or yellow flowers, such as chamomile or pansies
→ Breads & Crackers
13 - 1 baguette, sliced into uniform rounds
14 - 1 box water crackers
→ Beverages
15 - 2 bottles dry sparkling wine (Champagne, Cava, or Prosecco), well chilled
16 - Lemon twists or edible gold leaf, optional garnish
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Slice cheeses and fruits into small, uniform pieces or clusters to ensure cohesive presentation.
02 - Place cheese varieties in small, identical clusters spaced evenly on a large white or marble serving board.
03 - Alternate fruit clusters with cheese groups to achieve balanced color distribution across the board.
04 - Fill small bowls with lemon curd and position them on opposite sides of the board.
05 - Arrange almonds, truffles, and pretzels in neat, symmetrical clusters distinct from cheeses and fruits.
06 - Fan bread slices and crackers into uniform stacks along the edges of the board to frame the display.
07 - Decorate with edible flowers and optional edible gold leaf, then serve immediately alongside chilled sparkling wine and lemon twists.