Elegant cheese, fruit, nuts, and crackers arranged artfully to resemble a sailboat for stylish gatherings.
# What you'll need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz Manchego cheese, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz Aged Cheddar, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, wedges
→ Fruits
05 - 1 small bunch red grapes
06 - 1 small pear, sliced
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 6 dried apricots
→ Crackers & Bread
09 - 12 artisanal crackers
10 - 6 thin slices baguette
→ Nuts & Garnishes
11 - 1 oz walnuts
12 - 1 oz roasted almonds
13 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
→ Decorative & Assembly Items
14 - 2 thin wooden skewers for sails
15 - 2 small triangle-shaped pieces of paper or thinly sliced cheese for sails
16 - 1 small cheese knife
17 - 1 large wooden or slate serving board
# Preparation steps:
01 - Arrange sliced cheeses in a boat shape on the serving board, placing a larger wedge at one end to form the bow and fanning out remaining cheeses behind it.
02 - Lay crackers and baguette slices along one side of the board to imitate waves.
03 - Surround the cheese boat with grapes and fruit slices, tucking them along the edges to add color and freshness.
04 - Evenly distribute walnuts and roasted almonds around the platter to contribute texture and crunch.
05 - Insert wooden skewers vertically into Brie or Cheddar cheese, then attach paper or cheese triangles to the skewers to represent sails.
06 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs, mimicking greenery or seaweed around the boat.
07 - Place the cheese knife near the platter for serving and present immediately.
