Blue Ridge Mountains Cheese Platter (Print)

Artful presentation of blue cheeses with crackers, honey, walnuts, and fresh fruit creates a scenic delight.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 2.8 oz Roquefort cheese
02 - 2.8 oz Gorgonzola cheese
03 - 2.8 oz Stilton cheese
04 - 2.8 oz Bleu d'Auvergne cheese

→ Crackers

05 - 16 artisanal whole-grain crackers

→ Garnishes

06 - 1 tablespoon honey
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted walnuts, chopped
08 - 1 small bunch fresh grapes or sliced figs
09 - Fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary sprigs), optional

# Method:

01 - Slice each blue cheese into rough, irregular wedges or blocks to resemble the jagged peaks of a mountain range.
02 - Lay the crackers in a single layer on a large serving platter or board to create a sky-like background.
03 - Position the blue cheeses in a row along the edge of the crackers, staggering heights and angles to mimic a natural horizon.
04 - Drizzle honey lightly over the cheeses and sprinkle with toasted walnuts.
05 - Scatter grapes or fig slices around the platter for color and freshness.
06 - Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required, just fifteen minutes of creative assembly that tastes impressive.
  • The sharp, creamy blue cheeses get softened by honey and balanced by crispy, grainy crackers in every bite.
  • People genuinely pause and smile when they see a mountain range made entirely of cheese on your table.
02 -
  • Blue cheeses soften and spread on warm crackers, so keep everything cool until the moment you're ready to serve if your kitchen is warm.
  • The irregular, uneven arrangement is the whole point—a perfectly symmetrical platter looks manufactured and loses the magic of the mountain concept.
03 -
  • Bring your cheeses to room temperature for about thirty minutes before slicing and arranging—they'll be easier to cut and taste more complex.
  • Toast your walnuts the day before if possible, so they're crispy and flavorful without any last-minute kitchen stress.
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