Save A luxurious and festive platter inspired by the gifts of the Magi, featuring a selection of fine cheeses, cured meats, dried fruits, nuts, and sweet treats—perfect for sharing during the holidays.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g Comté sliced
- Cheeses: 150 g Roquefort cut into wedges
- Cheeses: 150 g Brie de Meaux at room temperature
- Cured Meats: 100 g jambon de Bayonne
- Cured Meats: 100 g saucisson sec sliced
- Fruits & Sweets: 80 g dried figs
- Fruits & Sweets: 80 g Medjool dates pitted
- Fruits & Sweets: 80 g dried apricots
- Fruits & Sweets: 1 small bunch of seedless grapes
- Fruits & Sweets: 50 g candied orange peel
- Nuts: 50 g toasted walnuts
- Nuts: 50 g toasted almonds
- Accompaniments: 1 small jar of honey
- Accompaniments: 1 small jar of fig jam
- Accompaniments: Assorted rustic breads and crackers
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange all cheeses evenly on a large serving platter allowing space between each type.
- Step 2:
- Fan out the cured meats in attractive folds near the cheeses.
- Step 3:
- Distribute the dried fruits grapes and candied orange peel in small clusters around the platter.
- Step 4:
- Scatter the toasted nuts throughout for visual appeal and crunch.
- Step 5:
- Place small bowls of honey and fig jam on the platter.
- Step 6:
- Add slices of rustic bread and crackers on the side or in a separate basket.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately allowing guests to combine flavors as they wish.
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Save Recipe Questions
- → What cheeses are best for this platter?
Comté, Roquefort, and Brie de Meaux are ideal, offering a range of textures and flavors from nutty to creamy and tangy.
- → Can the cured meats be substituted or omitted?
Yes, for vegetarian preferences, simply omit the meats and increase portion of dried fruits or add marinated vegetables.
- → How should the platter be arranged for best presentation?
Distribute cheeses evenly, fan cured meats near them, cluster fruits and nuts throughout, and place honey and jam in small bowls to allow guest customization.
- → What accompaniments pair well with this spread?
Rustic breads, crackers, a chilled sweet wine like Sauternes, or a robust red wine complement the flavors beautifully.
- → Are there common allergens to be aware of?
Yes, this platter contains milk, nuts such as walnuts and almonds, and gluten from breads and crackers. Some cured meats may also have mustard or sulfites.