A festive brunch platter with eggs, breads, cheeses, fresh fruits, and dips, perfect for a spring gathering.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Eggs
01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar (for boiling)
→ Breads & Crackers
03 - 1 small baguette, sliced
04 - 6 slices rustic sourdough bread
05 - 12 assorted crackers
→ Cheeses
06 - 4 ounces soft goat cheese
07 - 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
08 - 3.5 ounces brie cheese, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
09 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
10 - 1 cup grapes, separated into small clusters
11 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
12 - 1/2 cup blueberries
→ Vegetables
13 - 1 cup baby carrots
14 - 1 cup cucumber rounds
15 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
16 - 1/2 cup radishes, sliced
→ Spreads & Dips
17 - 1/2 cup hummus
18 - 1/4 cup honey
19 - 1/4 cup fruit preserves (apricot or raspberry)
20 - 1/4 cup herbed cream cheese
→ Garnishes
21 - Fresh dill sprigs
22 - Fresh parsley
23 - Edible flowers (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring a saucepan of water with white vinegar to a boil. Gently add eggs, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to an ice bath to cool completely, then peel. Optionally, dye eggs using natural food coloring for a festive appearance.
02 - Slice the baguette and position the baguette slices, rustic sourdough bread, and crackers along the perimeter of a large serving board or platter for easy access.
03 - Place small bowls containing hummus, honey, fruit preserves, and herbed cream cheese around the board to allow guests to serve themselves.
04 - Cut the goat cheese, cheddar, and brie into cubes and slices, then arrange each variety in distinct sections on the serving board.
05 - Arrange the peeled hard-boiled eggs, either whole or halved, decoratively on the board to complement the cheeses and breads.
06 - Distribute fresh strawberries, grapes, kiwis, blueberries, baby carrots, cucumber rounds, cherry tomatoes, and radishes in remaining spaces, grouping each type for visual appeal.
07 - Add fresh dill sprigs, parsley, and, if desired, edible flowers to the board for a vibrant and elegant finish.
08 - Present the board immediately, allowing guests to mix and match flavors and textures to their preference.
