A charming forest-inspired cheese selection paired with seasonal fruits, nuts, and edible garnishes for your next event.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz brie, whole wheel
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
05 - 2.8 oz goat cheese, log
→ Fruits
06 - 1 small bunch red grapes
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 1 small pear, sliced
09 - 1 handful fresh blueberries
10 - 1 handful dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Seeds
11 - 1.75 oz whole walnuts
12 - 1.75 oz roasted almonds
13 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
→ Accompaniments
14 - 6–8 whole grain crackers
15 - 6–8 mini breadsticks
16 - 2 tablespoons honey
17 - 2 tablespoons fig jam
→ Decorative Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (violets or pansies)
20 - Small mushrooms (button or enoki), cleaned
21 - Baby carrots, trimmed
# How To Make:
01 - Place all cheeses spaced apart on a large wooden serving board to allow for other items.
02 - Fan out apple and pear slices near the cheeses and scatter grapes and blueberries around the board.
03 - Distribute walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries in small clusters for visual balance.
04 - Group crackers and mini breadsticks by leaning them against cheeses or bundling in small piles.
05 - Spoon honey and fig jam into small ramekins or directly onto the board for easy access.
06 - Place fresh rosemary sprigs, edible flowers, and cleaned mushrooms to evoke a woodland aesthetic.
07 - Add baby carrots as colorful accents and serve immediately or cover loosely and refrigerate until serving.
