Winter Wonderland Platter (Print Version)

A beautiful platter featuring pale cheeses, nuts, fruits, and frosted garnishes in winter colors.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz fresh goat cheese (log or rounds)
02 - 5.3 oz Brie or Camembert, rind trimmed
03 - 3.5 oz mild white cheddar or mozzarella, cubed

→ Nuts & Fruits

04 - 3.5 oz blanched almonds
05 - 3.5 oz macadamia nuts
06 - 3.5 oz dried white mulberries or white raisins
07 - 1 small bunch green grapes

→ Crackers & Bread

08 - 7 oz white rice crackers (gluten-free)
09 - 3.5 oz plain water crackers
10 - 1 small baguette, sliced and lightly toasted

→ Accents & Garnishes

11 - 1/4 cup edible silver leaf flakes or metallic silver dragées
12 - 1/4 cup white chocolate curls
13 - Light blue sugared almonds or Jordan almonds
14 - Fresh rosemary sprigs, dusted with powdered sugar

→ Accompaniments

15 - 1/4 cup honey or white fig jam
16 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt dip or whipped ricotta

# Directions:

01 - Place all cheeses centrally on a large serving board, spacing them for easy guest access.
02 - Fan out crackers, toasted baguette slices, and rice crackers around the cheeses.
03 - Fill small bowls with blanched almonds, macadamia nuts, dried mulberries, and green grapes; place these at intervals on the board.
04 - Spoon honey or white fig jam and Greek yogurt dip into small ramekins and position them on the platter.
05 - Scatter white chocolate curls and light blue sugared almonds in empty spaces for visual interest.
06 - Place rosemary sprigs dusted with powdered sugar throughout for a frosted appearance.
07 - Carefully position edible silver leaf flakes or metallic dragées as highlights on the board.
08 - Present the platter immediately, ensuring all items are easy for guests to reach.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's purely a assembly game, meaning zero cooking stress and maximum creativity—you can build this while chatting with arriving guests.
  • The visual impact is absolutely stunning, turning a simple cheese board into a conversation starter that photographs beautifully for those Instagram moments everyone loves.
  • Every ingredient on this board tastes as good as it looks, so you're not sacrificing flavor for presentation.
02 -
  • Trim the rinds on your soft cheeses right before serving, not hours ahead—exposed surfaces can oxidize and lose their pristine appearance.
  • Toast your baguette slices just lightly and let them cool completely before arranging, otherwise they'll be too warm and soft, and they'll make nearby delicate items feel damp.
  • Edible silver leaf is incredibly delicate and will stick to absolutely everything—place it last, use tweezers if you have them, and work gently to avoid frustration.
03 -
  • Source your edible silver and dragées from specialty food suppliers or reputable online retailers—not all decorative items are actually food-safe, so verify before purchasing.
  • The secret to a platter that looks abundant without feeling cluttered is negative space—leave intentional gaps that let each element breathe and shine.
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