A visually stunning cheese arrangement featuring four cheeses, fruits, nuts, and a central creamy dip.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Irish cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz Brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 3.5 oz Manchego, sliced
→ Central Dip
05 - 5.3 oz sour cream or Greek yogurt
06 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
07 - 1 tsp lemon juice
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Accompaniments
09 - 2.8 oz seedless red grapes
10 - 2.8 oz dried apricots
11 - 1.8 oz walnuts
12 - 1.8 oz honey
→ Crackers & Bread
13 - 3.5 oz rustic crackers
14 - 1 small baguette, sliced
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine sour cream or Greek yogurt with chopped chives, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Transfer to a small round bowl.
02 - Place the dip bowl at the center of a large round serving platter.
03 - Visually divide the platter into four quadrants and arrange each cheese variety in its own section around the dip, fanning or grouping pieces attractively.
04 - Fill spaces between cheese quadrants with grapes, dried apricots, and walnuts to introduce color and texture contrast.
05 - Lightly drizzle honey over the blue cheese section to complement its flavor.
06 - Arrange rustic crackers and sliced baguette neatly around the perimeter of the platter.
07 - Present immediately, ensuring cheeses are at room temperature for optimal taste.
