Festive platter with crisp crackers, grapes, layered cheeses, honey drizzle, and toasted walnuts.
# Components:
→ Crackers
01 - 24 silver-dusted or plain water crackers
→ Fruit
02 - 2 cups seedless red grapes, washed and dried
03 - 2 cups seedless green grapes, washed and dried
→ Cheese
04 - 7 oz brie cheese, sliced
05 - 7 oz aged cheddar cheese, sliced
06 - 5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
→ Garnishes & Extras
07 - 2 tbsp edible silver leaf or silver cake shimmer (optional)
08 - 1/4 cup honey
09 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
10 - Fresh mint sprigs
→ Optional Accents
11 - Sparkling grape juice or prosecco for pairing
# Method steps:
01 - Place the crackers in a circular or fan shape on a large serving platter. If desired, lightly brush with water and dust with edible silver shimmer. Allow to dry for 2 to 3 minutes.
02 - Cluster the red and green grapes in small bunches and distribute them around and between the crackers.
03 - Arrange slices of brie and cheddar and scatter crumbled goat cheese in small mounds across the platter.
04 - Drizzle honey over the goat cheese and sprinkle toasted walnuts on top.
05 - Insert fresh mint sprigs between grape clusters to enhance color and aroma.
06 - If using, carefully place edible silver leaf on select grapes or cheese sections for a festive effect.
07 - Present immediately alongside sparkling grape juice or prosecco.
