Blue Ridge Mountains Cheese Platter (Printable Version)

A visually striking arrangement of blue cheeses, crackers, honey, nuts, and fresh fruits for an elegant starter.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheeses

01 - 2.8 oz Roquefort cheese
02 - 2.8 oz Gorgonzola cheese
03 - 2.8 oz Stilton cheese
04 - 2.8 oz Bleu d'Auvergne cheese

→ Crackers

05 - 16 artisanal whole-grain crackers

→ Garnishes

06 - 1 tablespoon honey
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted walnuts, chopped
08 - 1 small bunch fresh grapes or sliced figs
09 - Fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary sprigs), optional

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Slice each blue cheese into irregular wedges or blocks to resemble mountain peaks.
02 - Place crackers in a single layer on a large serving platter to form the background.
03 - Align the blue cheese wedges in a row along the crackers' edge, staggering heights and angles for a natural effect.
04 - Lightly drizzle honey over the cheeses and sprinkle with toasted walnuts.
05 - Scatter grapes or fig slices across the platter to add color and freshness.
06 - Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required, just arrangement—perfect for when you want to impress without stress.
  • The creamy, peppery blue cheeses create peaks that actually look architectural, making people pause and smile before eating.
  • It's a conversation starter that feels fancy but tastes like a cozy night in.
02 -
  • The cheeses need to be at room temperature or they'll taste muted and hard—this isn't about being fussy, it's about actually tasting how good they are.
  • Don't over-garnish; the blue cheeses are the stars, and everything else is just helping them shine.
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife and wipe it between cheeses—it keeps flavors separate and makes your slicing cleaner and more intentional.
  • The grapes and figs aren't just pretty; their natural sweetness is essential counterpoint to the salty funk of the blues, so don't skip them.
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