A vibrant cascade of cheeses, meats, fresh fruits, and nuts garnished with sparkling pomegranate arils.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz creamy goat cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged Manchego, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Cured Meats
04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
05 - 2.8 oz spicy salami, thinly sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
06 - 1 large pomegranate, arils only
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes, halved
08 - 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
→ Dried Fruits & Nuts
10 - 1.8 oz dried apricots, halved
11 - 1.4 oz dried figs, sliced
12 - 1.4 oz toasted pistachios
13 - 1.4 oz roasted almonds
→ Accompaniments
14 - 1 small piece honeycomb
15 - 1 small jar fig jam
16 - 1 crusty baguette, sliced
17 - 2.8 oz artisan crackers
→ Garnish
18 - Fresh mint leaves
# Directions:
01 - Visualize a diagonal cascade on a large board or platter, extending from the top left to the bottom right corner.
02 - Arrange goat cheese slices, Manchego slices, and blue cheese crumbles alternately along the diagonal to create visual contrast.
03 - Fold prosciutto and spicy salami gently and nestle them between the cheese sections, allowing edges to overlap attractively.
04 - Intermingle thin slices of pear and apple, halved grapes, dried apricots, and dried figs alongside the cheeses and meats maintaining the flow.
05 - Distribute pomegranate seeds generously along the entire diagonal, clustering them to mimic jewel-like brilliance.
06 - Tuck in toasted pistachios and roasted almonds at intervals for added crunch and texture.
07 - Place honeycomb and fig jam in small bowls at each end of the cascade for easy access.
08 - Fan out baguette slices and artisan crackers along both sides of the board for convenient serving.
09 - Finish with fresh mint leaves scattered to enhance color and aroma.
10 - Serve immediately at room temperature to preserve freshness and texture.
