Save An elegant selection of gourmet bites artfully paired with a curated range of wines, perfect for sophisticated entertaining or a festive tasting experience.
This platter has become my go-to for welcoming guests to unforgettable wine evenings with easy assembly and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g Brie, sliced, 100 g aged Manchego, cut into wedges, 100 g blue cheese, crumbled
- Charcuterie (optional for non-vegetarian): 80 g prosciutto, 80 g dry-cured salami, sliced, 80 g smoked duck breast, thinly sliced
- Breads & Crackers: 1 small baguette, sliced, 100 g multigrain crackers
- Fresh Fruits: 1 bunch seedless grapes, 1 pear, thinly sliced, 1 apple, thinly sliced, 1 handful fresh figs, halved (seasonal)
- Nuts & Condiments: 50 g roasted almonds, 50 g walnuts, 60 g fig jam, 40 g honey
- Wine Pairings: 1 bottle dry Champagne, 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc, 1 bottle Pinot Noir, 1 bottle aged Bordeaux
Instructions
- Arrange Cheeses:
- Arrange the cheeses on a large platter, spacing them evenly.
- Add Charcuterie:
- Add the charcuterie in small folds or rolls beside the cheeses (omit or substitute with marinated grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option).
- Place Breads & Crackers:
- Place the bread slices and crackers in clusters around the edges of the platter.
- Fill Gaps:
- Fill gaps with groups of fresh fruits, nuts, and small bowls of fig jam and honey.
- Chill Wines:
- Chill the wines to their optimal serving temperatures: Champagne (8°C/46°F), Sauvignon Blanc (10°C/50°F), Pinot Noir (14°C/57°F), Bordeaux (16°C/61°F).
- Set up Tastings:
- Set up tasting glasses, and suggest the following pairings: Brie with Champagne or Pinot Noir, Manchego with Sauvignon Blanc, Blue cheese with Bordeaux or honey, Prosciutto and duck with Pinot Noir, Fruits and nuts with any wine, especially Champagne.
Save This platter always sparks joy at family gatherings as everyone loves sampling the different pairings together.
Required Tools
Large serving platter or wooden board, cheese knives, small bowls for jams and honey, wine glasses, serving tongs or forks.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese), tree nuts (almonds walnuts), gluten (bread crackers), sulfites (wine), and possible pork (charcuterie). Those with allergies should double-check all product labels and swap components as needed.
Nutritional Information
Per serving without wine: Calories 410, Total Fat 23 g, Carbohydrates 38 g, Protein 16 g.
Save This platter combines elegance with ease bringing a touch of celebration to any occasion.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses work well on this platter?
Brie, aged Manchego, and blue cheese create a diverse flavor profile, ranging from creamy to tangy and sharp.
- → Can this platter be made vegetarian?
Yes, replace charcuterie with marinated artichokes, grilled zucchini, and roasted peppers for a flavorful vegetarian option.
- → How should the wines be served?
Chill each wine to its optimal temperature: Champagne at 8°C, Sauvignon Blanc at 10°C, Pinot Noir at 14°C, and Bordeaux at 16°C for best taste.
- → What fruits complement the platter best?
Seedless grapes, pears, apples, and fresh figs add fresh sweetness and texture that harmonize with cheeses and wines.
- → Are there any allergen considerations?
The platter contains dairy, tree nuts, gluten, sulfites, and potentially pork. Adjust ingredients as needed for allergies.
- → How to arrange the platter attractively?
Space cheeses evenly, fold charcuterie beside them, cluster breads and crackers around edges, and fill gaps with fruits, nuts, and small bowls of jam and honey.