A vibrant platter combining fresh grapes, cheeses, berries, and sweet treats for festive gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 96 seedless grapes (red, green, or mixed)
02 - 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
03 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
→ Cheeses
04 - 7 oz brie cheese
05 - 5.3 oz manchego cheese
06 - 5.3 oz blue cheese
→ Sweet Treats
07 - 5.3 oz dark chocolate squares or truffles
08 - 12 almond cookies or biscotti
09 - 1/2 cup candied nuts (almonds or pecans)
10 - 1/2 cup honey or fruit preserves
→ Crackers & Bread
11 - 1 baguette, sliced
12 - 1 box assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
13 - Fresh mint sprigs
14 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Wash and dry the grapes and berries thoroughly. Slice the orange into thin rounds.
02 - Arrange the grapes in small clusters or piles of 12, representing each month of the New Year, across the board.
03 - Distribute the cheeses around the board to create visual balance.
04 - Fill empty spaces with berries, orange slices, chocolate, cookies, and candied nuts.
05 - Place honey or fruit preserves in a small bowl with a spoon for serving.
06 - Arrange baguette slices and crackers in stacks or fans along the edges of the board.
07 - Decorate with fresh mint sprigs and edible flowers if desired.
08 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to select their twelve grapes of fortune and enjoy the assortment.
