A vibrant linear board blending cheeses, cured meats, and fresh fruits with jewel-like pomegranate accents.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz creamy goat cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged Manchego, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Cured Meats
04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
05 - 2.8 oz spicy salami, thinly sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
06 - Arils from 1 large pomegranate
07 - Small bunch red grapes, halved
08 - 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
→ Dried Fruits & Nuts
10 - 1.75 oz dried apricots, halved
11 - 1.4 oz dried figs, sliced
12 - 1.4 oz toasted pistachios
13 - 1.4 oz roasted almonds
→ Accompaniments
14 - Small piece honeycomb
15 - Small jar fig jam
16 - Crusty baguette, sliced
17 - 2.8 oz artisan crackers
→ Garnish
18 - Fresh mint leaves
# Method steps:
01 - Select a large serving board or platter and visualize a diagonal cascade from the top left to the bottom right corner.
02 - Place goat cheese slices, Manchego slices, and blue cheese crumbles alternately along the diagonal for visual appeal.
03 - Fold prosciutto and spicy salami gently and position them between cheese sections, allowing edges to overlap attractively.
04 - Lay fresh pear and apple slices alongside halved grapes along the cascade line, blending in the fresh produce seamlessly.
05 - Add halved dried apricots and sliced dried figs in the cascade, maintaining a natural flowing arrangement.
06 - Generously distribute pomegranate arils over the entire diagonal, focusing on clusters to create a jewel-like sparkle.
07 - Scatter toasted pistachios and roasted almonds throughout the cascade for added texture and crunch.
08 - Set small bowls containing honeycomb and fig jam at each end of the cascade for easy access.
09 - Fan baguette slices and artisan crackers neatly along both sides of the cascade design.
10 - Finish with fresh mint leaves for color and aroma; serve immediately at room temperature.
