A stylish rugby ball shaped spread with French cheeses, fresh fruit, nuts, and charcuterie for special occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Comté, cut into wedges
02 - 5.3 oz Roquefort, crumbled
03 - 5.3 oz Brie, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz Chèvre (goat cheese), in rounds
→ Charcuterie (optional)
05 - 3.5 oz saucisson sec, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, folded
→ Fresh Fruit
07 - 1 bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small pear, sliced
09 - 1 small apple, sliced
→ Accompaniments
10 - 1.4 oz walnuts
11 - 1.4 oz dried apricots
12 - 1.4 oz fig jam
13 - 1 baguette, sliced
14 - Crackers, as desired
→ Garnish & Decoration
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for greenery
16 - 2 strips white cheese (mozzarella or goat cheese) for lacing design
# How-To Steps:
01 - On a large oval wooden board or platter, position the cheese wedges, rounds, and slices in the shape of a rugby ball.
02 - Fill gaps with red grapes, pear, and apple slices, distributing walnuts and dried apricots evenly for color and texture contrast.
03 - Arrange charcuterie slices along the outer edge or lightly nestle them among the cheeses as preferred.
04 - Lay two strips of white cheese down the center to mimic the rugby ball’s lacing; optionally, use thin cheese strips or chives for horizontal stitches.
05 - Decorate the perimeter with fresh rosemary sprigs to evoke a grassy appearance.
06 - Present with sliced baguette, assorted crackers, and fig jam on the side for guests to enjoy.
