How To Make A Cheese Platter In 3 Easy Steps
Assembling a cheese platter can seem like a daunting task with the dazzling array of cheeses and accompaniments on offer. Follow these 3 simple steps to make a delicious cheese platter that your guests will rave about.
The platter below will serve 8 people as a substantial appetizer or a light main meal. Customise the platter according to the number of guests you have.
The platter below will serve 8 people as a substantial appetizer or a light main meal. Customise the platter according to the number of guests you have.
Servings: 8
Calories:
Ingredients
- 5 assorted cheeses; soft, semi-hard, hard, blue veined & fresh
- 1 crusty baguette thinly sliced
- 1 sourdough or walnut bread loaf thinly sliced
- 2 packets of plain or seeded crackers
- 5 accompaniments. Select from fresh or dried fruits, nuts, pickles, olives, relishes, cured meats or fruit pastes.
Instructions
- At least one hour before serving, remove the cheeses from the fridge and allow to come to room temperature.
- Select a large platter or board that will allow the cheese to be displayed with some separation between them.
- Arrange the cheeses on the platter.
- Place some of the crackers on the platter. Put the rest of the crackers and the sliced breads in bowls or bread baskets.
- Intersperse your chosen accompaniments between the cheeses. Place wetter accompaniments, such as relishes and pickles, in small bowls. If offering unseeded olives, provide a small bowl for the pips.
- Place cheese knives adjacent to each cheese. You can use the same knife for hard and semi-hard cheeses, but provide separate knives for soft, blue and washed rind cheeses.
- Present your cheese platter to your guests with a flourish, and enjoy!
Notes
Adjust the quantities on the cheese platter according to the number of guests you are serving.