Daffodil Cheese Board (Printable View)

A colorful cheese arrangement with fruits, nuts, and crackers to brighten any gathering.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced into petals
02 - 5.3 oz brie or camembert, cut into wedges
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls
04 - 3.5 oz manchego or aged gouda, cubed

→ Fruits

05 - 1 small bunch green grapes, halved
06 - 1 mango, sliced thinly
07 - ½ cup dried apricots
08 - ½ cup fresh blueberries

→ Nuts & Extras

09 - ½ cup roasted almonds
10 - ½ cup pistachios, shelled
11 - 2 tbsp honey
12 - ¼ cup fig jam

→ Crackers & Bread

13 - 3.5 oz water crackers
14 - 3.5 oz seeded crispbread
15 - 1 small baguette, sliced

→ Garnish

16 - Edible flowers (e.g., marigold or pansy petals)
17 - Fresh mint leaves

# How To Make It:

01 - On a large round platter, arrange the sliced cheddar cheese in a radiating petal pattern to form the outer ring resembling daffodil petals.
02 - Position brie or camembert wedges inside the cheddar petals, forming an inner circular ring.
03 - Pile small goat cheese balls in the center of the platter, forming a central cup.
04 - Fill the gaps around the cheeses with manchego cubes, alternating with halved grapes and thin mango slices for color contrast.
05 - Distribute dried apricots and fresh blueberries evenly to introduce bursts of sweetness and enhance visual appeal.
06 - Sprinkle roasted almonds and shelled pistachios artistically across the board.
07 - Place honey and fig jam in small bowls and arrange them on the platter.
08 - Position water crackers, seeded crispbread, and sliced baguette around the platter's perimeter.
09 - Decorate the board with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves to evoke a springtime ambiance.
10 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to combine flavors as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Stunning visual centerpiece
  • Delightful tasting experience
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  • For a vegan version, use plant-based cheeses and substitute maple syrup for honey
  • Contains dairy tree nuts and gluten allergens
03 -
  • Use a variety of cheese textures and flavors for balance
  • Arrange elements symmetrically for visual impact
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