A colorful cheese board featuring cheddar, brie, goat cheese, fruits, nuts, and crackers for an elegant spring presentation.
# What You'll 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 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
08 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
→ Nuts & Extras
09 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
10 - 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - 1/4 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, such as marigold or pansy petals
17 - Fresh mint leaves
# Directions:
01 - Place sliced sharp cheddar cheese in a radiating petal pattern on a large round platter to form the outer petals of the daffodil shape.
02 - Position brie or camembert wedges in a circular formation inside the cheddar petals to craft the inner ring.
03 - Pile goat cheese balls in the center of the board to resemble the central cup of the daffodil.
04 - Fill gaps between cheeses with manchego cubes, alternating with halved grapes and mango slices for color and contrast.
05 - Tuck dried apricots and fresh blueberries around the cheese arrangement to add bursts of sweetness and visual interest.
06 - Distribute roasted almonds and shelled pistachios evenly across the board to provide texture and flavor variety.
07 - Set small bowls filled with honey and fig jam on the board for complementary dipping options.
08 - Position water crackers, seeded crispbread, and sliced baguette around the platter's perimeter for easy access.
09 - Decorate the board with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves to finish with a springtime flourish.
10 - Present immediately to guests, encouraging a mix of flavors with each bite.
