Woodland Creature Cheese Platter (Printable)

Artisanal cheeses paired with fruits, nuts, and garnishes create a woodland-inspired cheese board.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 tbsp pumpkin seeds

→ Accompaniments

14 - 6 to 8 whole grain crackers
15 - 6 to 8 mini breadsticks
16 - 2 tbsp honey
17 - 2 tbsp fig jam

→ Decorative Garnishes

18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs to resemble pine needles
19 - Edible flowers such as violets or pansies
20 - Small cleaned mushrooms (e.g., button or enoki)
21 - Baby carrots, trimmed

# How to Make It:

01 - Place cheeses spaced evenly on a large wooden board, allowing space for other elements.
02 - Fan apple and pear slices near the cheeses, then scatter grapes and blueberries around the board.
03 - Cluster walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries in small groups for visual appeal.
04 - Arrange crackers and mini breadsticks in groups, leaning some against cheeses or bundling them.
05 - Spoon honey and fig jam into small ramekins or onto the board for dipping.
06 - Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, edible flowers, cleaned mushrooms, and baby carrots to evoke a woodland theme.
07 - Serve immediately or loosely cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Perfect for gatherings& parties
  • Magical woodland charm
02 -
  • Contains milk, nuts, and gluten allergens
  • Check packaged items for cross-contamination
03 -
  • Use a varied selection of cheeses to balance flavors
  • Arrange items to create visual interest and invite guests to nibble freely
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