Celebrate holidays with a red and white striped platter featuring cheeses, berries, and savory accents.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 7 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or bocconcini)
02 - 7 oz white cheddar cheese, sliced
03 - 7 oz Havarti cheese, sliced
→ Red Accents
04 - 5.3 oz sliced strawberries
05 - 5.3 oz raspberries
06 - 3.5 oz cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
07 - 3.5 oz roasted red bell peppers, sliced
→ Savory Meats (optional)
08 - 5.3 oz thinly sliced salami
09 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
→ Crackers & Bread
10 - 5.3 oz water crackers
11 - 3.5 oz baguette slices
→ Garnishes
12 - Fresh mint leaves, for decoration
13 - Microgreens or edible flowers (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Arrange a large rectangular or circular serving platter as your foundation for the display.
02 - Place a row of white cheese by arranging mozzarella balls or cheddar slices along one edge.
03 - Follow with a row of red elements such as sliced strawberries or raspberries adjacent to the first cheese row.
04 - Continue alternating rows of white and red components—use cheeses, tomatoes, roasted peppers, and optionally meats—to form distinct peppermint stripes.
05 - Insert rows of water crackers and baguette slices intermittently between some of the stripes to add texture and contrast.
06 - If including meats, roll salami slices into rose shapes and nestle them within the red rows for visual interest.
07 - Decorate the arranged platter with fresh mint leaves to reinforce the peppermint theme.
08 - Serve the platter immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours prior to presentation.
