Save An elegant selection of gourmet bites artfully paired with a curated range of wines, perfect for sophisticated entertaining or a festive tasting experience.
This platter has always been my go-to choice for celebrating special occasions with friends and family
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g Brie, sliced, 100 g aged Manchego, cut into wedges, 100 g blue cheese, crumbled
- Charcuterie (optional for non-vegetarian): 80 g prosciutto, 80 g dry-cured salami, sliced, 80 g smoked duck breast, thinly sliced
- Breads & Crackers: 1 small baguette, sliced, 100 g multigrain crackers
- Fresh Fruits: 1 bunch seedless grapes, 1 pear, thinly sliced, 1 apple, thinly sliced, 1 handful fresh figs, halved (seasonal)
- Nuts & Condiments: 50 g roasted almonds, 50 g walnuts, 60 g fig jam, 40 g honey
- Wine Pairings: 1 bottle dry Champagne, 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc, 1 bottle Pinot Noir, 1 bottle aged Bordeaux
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheeses on a large platter, spacing them evenly.
- Step 2:
- Add the charcuterie in small folds or rolls beside the cheeses (omit or substitute with marinated grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option).
- Step 3:
- Place the bread slices and crackers in clusters around the edges of the platter.
- Step 4:
- Fill gaps with groups of fresh fruits, nuts, and small bowls of fig jam and honey.
- Step 5:
- Chill the wines to their optimal serving temperatures: Champagne (8°C/46°F), Sauvignon Blanc (10°C/50°F), Pinot Noir (14°C/57°F), Bordeaux (16°C/61°F).
- Step 6:
- Set up tasting glasses, and suggest the following pairings Brie with Champagne or Pinot Noir, Manchego with Sauvignon Blanc, Blue cheese with Bordeaux or honey, Prosciutto and duck with Pinot Noir, Fruits and nuts with any wine, especially Champagne.
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Notes
For a vegetarian platter replace charcuterie with marinated artichokes grilled zucchini and roasted peppers Add olives or pickled vegetables for extra flavor Pairings can be adjusted according to wine availability and guest preference Serve at room temperature for best flavor development
Required Tools
Large serving platter or wooden board Cheese knives Small bowls for jams and honey Wine glasses Serving tongs or forks
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese) tree nuts (almonds walnuts) gluten (bread crackers) sulfites (wine) and possible pork (charcuterie) Those with allergies should double-check all product labels and swap components as needed
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Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What cheeses complement the wines served?
Brie pairs well with Champagne or Pinot Noir, Manchego matches Sauvignon Blanc, and blue cheese is enhanced by Bordeaux or honey.
- → Can the platter accommodate vegetarian preferences?
Yes, charcuterie can be substituted with marinated artichokes, grilled zucchini, and roasted peppers for vegetarian options.
- → What is the ideal serving temperature for the wines?
Chill Champagne to 8°C, Sauvignon Blanc to 10°C, Pinot Noir to 14°C, and Bordeaux to 16°C for optimal flavor.
- → How should the platter be arranged for best presentation?
Arrange cheeses evenly, place charcuterie in small folds, cluster breads around edges, and fill gaps with fruits, nuts, jam, and honey.
- → Are there allergen considerations to keep in mind?
The platter contains dairy, nuts, gluten, sulfites, and possible pork; check labels and adjust ingredients as needed.
- → Can additional accompaniments be included for flavor?
Yes, olives or pickled vegetables can be added to enhance variety and taste complexity.