Classic, Elegant and Perfect for Nibbling
A well-done cheese and fruit board is a feast for the eyes. It’s got a little something for everyone! A general rule of thumb is to choose a selection of soft, medium and hard cheeses with both mild to sharp flavor profiles. Add a selection of fresh and dried fruits, and a nice selection of crackers and boom! Cheese board!
This particular rendition, is from Ina Garten – one of my favorite culinary experts. It is decadent, yet light with an array of varying textures and flavor profiles. Easy to nibble with a glass of wine in the other hand – score!
Artisanal Cheese & Fruit Board – Easy & Elegant!
Ingredients
4 kinds of Cheese
- ½ round of Brie, such a Tremblaye
- 1 wedge 1 wedge blue cheese, such as Roquefort
- 1 wedge of aged sharp Cheddar
- 8 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
Fruits
- 1 to 2 bunches green grapes
- Dried apricots
- Fresh figs
Other
- 1 package of dried fruit crackers, such as Raincoast Crips
- 1 package of plain water biscuit, such as Carr’s
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Good olive oil
Instructions
- Select a nice, round wooden cheeseboard. Arrange the grapes in the middle, with the Brie, Cheddar and Goat Cheese around the grapes.
- Next, sprinkle a few loose thyme leaves over the goat cheese for color, then place a full sprig of thyme on top of the goat cheese. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Add the blue cheese, to the board. Finish by arranging the apricots, figs and crackers among the cheeses.
- Voila! You are fancy!
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