A playful spread featuring fruits, cheeses, nuts, crackers, and honey for dipping.
# Components:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup halved strawberries
02 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
03 - 1 apple, sliced
04 - 1 pear, sliced
05 - 1/2 cup blueberries
→ Cheeses
06 - 3.5 oz brie cheese, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
08 - 3.5 oz gouda cheese, sliced
→ Crunchy Bites
09 - 1 cup honey graham crackers
10 - 1 cup assorted crackers (water crackers, multigrain)
→ Nuts & Seeds
11 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
12 - 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
→ Honey & Spreads
13 - 1/2 cup honey
14 - 2 tablespoons fig jam (optional)
→ Extras
15 - 1/4 cup dried apricots
16 - Edible flowers or mint leaves for garnish (optional)
# Method:
01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all fruits. Slice apples and pears immediately before serving to prevent browning.
02 - Place honey in a small pot or bowl and position it at the center of a large serving board or platter.
03 - Neatly place fruits, cheeses, assorted crackers, and nuts around the honey, creating visually distinct sections.
04 - Add fig jam in a small bowl if desired. Incorporate dried apricots and any additional garnishes to enhance color and variety.
05 - Decorate the board with edible flowers or mint leaves to add a playful woodland accent.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to dip fruits, cheeses, and crackers into the honey.
