Winter Wonderland Platter (Printable)

An elegant platter featuring white cheeses, nuts, fruits, and frosty decoration for a festive touch.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz fresh goat cheese log or rounds
02 - 5.3 oz Brie or Camembert, rind trimmed
03 - 3.5 oz mild white cheddar or mozzarella, cubed

→ Nuts & Fruits

04 - 3.5 oz blanched almonds
05 - 3.5 oz macadamia nuts
06 - 3.5 oz dried white mulberries or white raisins
07 - 1 small bunch green grapes

→ Crackers & Bread

08 - 7 oz white rice crackers, gluten-free
09 - 3.5 oz plain water crackers
10 - 1 small baguette, sliced and lightly toasted

→ Accents & Garnishes

11 - 1/4 cup edible silver leaf flakes or metallic silver dragées
12 - 1/4 cup white chocolate curls
13 - Light blue sugared almonds or Jordan almonds
14 - Fresh rosemary sprigs dusted with powdered sugar

→ Accompaniments

15 - 1/4 cup honey or white fig jam
16 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt dip or whipped ricotta

# How-To:

01 - Place the cheeses centrally on a large serving board, spacing them for easy reaching.
02 - Fan out crackers, bread slices, and rice crackers around the cheeses.
03 - Fill small bowls with blanched almonds, macadamia nuts, dried mulberries, and green grapes; position at intervals around the board.
04 - Place dollops of honey or white fig jam and yogurt dip in small ramekins on the board.
05 - Scatter white chocolate curls and light blue sugared almonds over empty spaces to add color and charm.
06 - Arrange rosemary sprigs dusted with powdered sugar for a frosted, wintry appearance.
07 - Carefully position edible silver leaf flakes or metallic dragées as decorative highlights.
08 - Present immediately ensuring all items are easy for guests to reach.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It requires zero cooking, making it perfect for when you want to impress without stress
  • The visual impact is absolutely stunning—people photograph it before they eat it, every single time
  • It's naturally flexible; swap ingredients based on what you love or what's in your pantry
  • Everyone finds something they adore, from the creamy cheeses to the crunchy nuts to the sweet chocolate curls
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—if your cheeses are too cold from the refrigerator, bring them to room temperature about 30 minutes before serving. This is when they truly shine and taste their best, not firm and muted.
  • The board is most beautiful if you assemble it no more than 2 hours before serving. Any longer and the colors begin to dull, the crackers start absorbing moisture, and some items lose their appeal. Timing is everything with a platter like this.
03 -
  • Toast your baguette slices the morning of, then store them in an airtight container. They'll stay crisp for hours and won't absorb moisture from the moist cheeses. This simple step prevents soggy disappointment.
  • Prepare all your components separately before you even touch the board. Having everything in small bowls or ready to place means assembly becomes a calm, creative act rather than a scramble. I do this while having a glass of wine, and it becomes part of the celebration rather than stressful preparation.
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