Winter Wonderland Platter (Printable)

A frosty platter featuring pale cheeses, nuts, fruits, and sweet accents in a charming winter presentation.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz fresh goat cheese (log or rounds)
02 - 5.3 oz Brie or Camembert, rind trimmed
03 - 3.5 oz mild white cheddar or mozzarella, cubed

→ Nuts & Fruits

04 - 3.5 oz blanched almonds
05 - 3.5 oz macadamia nuts
06 - 3.5 oz dried white mulberries or white raisins
07 - 1 small bunch green grapes

→ Crackers & Bread

08 - 7 oz white rice crackers (gluten-free)
09 - 3.5 oz plain water crackers
10 - 1 small baguette, sliced and lightly toasted

→ Accents & Garnishes

11 - ¼ cup edible silver leaf flakes or metallic silver dragées
12 - ¼ cup white chocolate curls
13 - Light blue sugared almonds or Jordan almonds
14 - Fresh rosemary sprigs, dusted with powdered sugar

→ Accompaniments

15 - ¼ cup honey or white fig jam
16 - ¼ cup Greek yogurt dip or whipped ricotta

# Directions:

01 - Place the cheeses in the center of a large serving board, spacing them evenly for easy access.
02 - Fan out the crackers, bread slices, and rice crackers around the cheeses to create a border.
03 - Fill small bowls with blanched almonds, macadamia nuts, dried mulberries, and green grapes; arrange them at intervals around the board.
04 - Place dollops of honey or white fig jam and the yogurt dip in small ramekins on the board.
05 - Sprinkle white chocolate curls and light blue sugared almonds over empty spaces for visual appeal.
06 - Add fresh rosemary sprigs dusted with powdered sugar to simulate a frosted effect.
07 - Carefully place edible silver leaf flakes or metallic dragées at accent points for an elegant touch.
08 - Present immediately, ensuring all items are within easy reach for guests.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It requires zero cooking yet looks restaurant-worthy enough to impress anyone at the table
  • The pale and silvery aesthetic creates an Instagram moment without trying too hard
  • You can prepare it entirely in advance and simply display it when guests arrive, leaving you relaxed instead of stressed
  • Every element is customizable based on what you have or what your guests prefer
02 -
  • Trim that brie rind completely—it's the only thing that can look untidy on this board, and removing it takes thirty seconds but transforms the whole aesthetic
  • Assemble this no more than two hours before serving; ingredients start releasing moisture and the board loses its crisp, fresh appearance if it sits too long
  • Powdered sugar on fresh herbs is transformative; it sounds like a small detail but it's actually the element people comment on most
  • Food-grade edible silver is non-negotiable—cheap metallic dragées can taste metallic and ruin the experience; spend the extra dollars
03 -
  • Chill your serving board in the refrigerator for fifteen minutes before assembling; this keeps everything fresher longer and prevents soft cheeses from sweating under the lights
  • Buy pre-made white chocolate curls if you're short on time, or create them by running a vegetable peeler quickly across a cold chocolate bar at the last minute
  • Keep a small spray bottle of water mixed with a touch of food coloring nearby if any herbs start to look tired; a mist revives them instantly and looks intentional
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