Elegant platter featuring floral flavors, fresh fruits, artisanal cheeses, and delicate edible flowers.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz creamy brie cheese
02 - 2.8 oz aged manchego cheese, sliced
03 - 2.8 oz herbed goat cheese, formed into small rounds
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
05 - 1/2 cup raspberries
06 - 1/2 cup seedless red grapes
07 - 1/2 pear, thinly sliced
→ Accents & Garnishes
08 - 1/4 cup candied pecans
09 - 2 tbsp rose petal jam
10 - 2 tbsp wildflower honey
11 - 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
12 - 2 tbsp dried apricots, sliced
13 - Edible rose petals, unsprayed and food-grade
14 - Edible violets or pansies (optional)
→ Accompaniments
15 - 1/2 French baguette, sliced
16 - 8 to 10 thin water crackers
# Directions:
01 - Place the cheeses spaced evenly on a large serving platter to allow room for additional components.
02 - Fan the strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and pear slices around the cheeses, grouping by type for an attractive presentation.
03 - Distribute candied pecans, dried apricots, and pomegranate seeds in small clusters or ramekins across the platter.
04 - Spoon rose petal jam and wildflower honey into small bowls or directly onto the platter for easy access.
05 - Artfully insert edible rose petals and violets among the other ingredients to enhance visual appeal.
06 - Arrange the sliced baguette and water crackers around the platter’s perimeter.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to create their own elegant bites.
