Art Deco Arch Cheese Platter (Printable Version)

A sophisticated cheese display featuring symmetrical tiered cheese fans with fruit and nuts.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, thinly sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Gruyère, thinly sliced
03 - 5.3 oz Manchego, thinly sliced
04 - 4.2 oz creamy brie, sliced into wedges
05 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, cut into small triangles

→ Accompaniments

06 - 1 small bunch seedless green grapes
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small pear, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
10 - 1.4 oz roasted almonds
11 - 1.4 oz dried apricots, halved
12 - 1.4 oz honeycomb or high-quality honey

→ Crackers & Bread

13 - 1 baguette, sliced
14 - 3.5 oz assorted crackers

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Arrange thin slices of cheddar, Gruyère, and Manchego in symmetrical tiered fan shapes on a large serving platter, slightly overlapping slices to form three distinct arches.
02 - Position wedges of brie at the base of each arch to resemble the solid foundations of buildings.
03 - Place blue cheese triangles at the top center of each arch to mimic pointed skyscraper tips.
04 - Fill spaces between arches with bunches of green and red grapes, along with thinly sliced pear and apple for freshness and color.
05 - Artfully scatter roasted almonds and halved dried apricots around the platter to add texture and visual interest.
06 - Drizzle honeycomb or honey near the brie wedges to provide a balanced sweetness.
07 - Place baguette slices and assorted crackers along the platter edges for convenient serving.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks expensive and architectural but takes just 25 minutes to assemble, making you feel like a styling genius.
  • Every guest becomes a cheese explorer, drawn in by the visual geometry before they even taste anything.
  • You can swap cheeses based on what you love or find, so it never feels boring to remake it.
02 -
  • Slice your cheeses as close to serving time as possible—exposed cheese surfaces darken and dry out faster than you'd expect, stealing from that pristine visual impact.
  • Temperature matters more than most realize; let cheeses sit for 10 minutes at room temperature before arranging so they stay pliable and arrange smoothly without cracking.
  • If you're assembling ahead, cover the platter loosely with parchment paper rather than plastic wrap, which traps humidity and makes slices sweat.
03 -
  • Chill your platter board or plate in the freezer for 15 minutes before assembling—cold surfaces help cheeses hold their shape and look crisper longer.
  • A tiny splash of lemon juice on apple and pear slices, rubbed in gently, stops browning while adding subtle brightness that plays beautifully against the cheese.
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