Celebrate with a starburst board of cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and festive treats in a stunning arrangement.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Comté cheese, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz Bleu d'Auvergne cheese, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz Chèvre (goat cheese), sliced
→ Cured Meats
05 - 4.2 oz Jambon de Bayonne, thinly sliced
06 - 4.2 oz Rosette de Lyon, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz Saucisson sec, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 bunch red grapes
09 - 1 ripe pear, sliced
10 - 1 ripe apple, sliced
11 - Handful fresh figs, halved (or dried figs if unavailable)
12 - Handful pomegranate seeds
→ Nuts & Extras
13 - 2.1 oz roasted almonds
14 - 2.1 oz walnuts
15 - 1.4 oz shelled pistachios
16 - 1.4 oz dried cranberries
→ Accompaniments
17 - Small jar fig or cherry jam
18 - French baguette, sliced
19 - Small box assorted crackers
20 - Small pot honey
→ Sweets (optional)
21 - 1.8 oz dark chocolate, broken into shards
22 - 1.8 oz candied orange peel
23 - Festive star-shaped cookies (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Place cheeses centrally on a large wooden board, arranging them in a star shape with alternating types for visual and textural contrast.
02 - Lay thinly sliced cured meats radiating outward from the cheeses to form a starburst pattern.
03 - Fill gaps between meats and cheeses with clusters of grapes, slices of pear and apple, and halved figs. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the fruits to enhance color.
04 - Scatter small piles of roasted nuts and dried cranberries evenly around the board for balanced flavor and easy access.
05 - Set small bowls of jam and honey on the board to accompany the selection.
06 - Arrange sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the edges of the board or in separate baskets for convenience.
07 - Tuck pieces of dark chocolate shards, candied orange peel, and festive cookies into open spaces for a seasonal finishing touch.
08 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to enjoy the variety by mixing flavors and textures.
