Fruit and Cheese Platter Recipe

A fruit and cheese platter is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, offering a delightful mix of textures and flavors. With an array of fresh, seasonal fruits paired with a selection of cheeses, it’s an elegant and easy option for entertaining or as a sophisticated snack.

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The key to creating a well-balanced platter is to choose a variety of cheeses, from soft and creamy brie to sharp cheddar, alongside fruits like grapes, berries, and sliced apples. For an extra touch, add some nuts and honey to enhance the flavor contrasts and bring everything together beautifully.

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Fruit and Cheese Platter

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Serves: 24 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes 45 minutes Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

1 block (8 oz) white Cheddar cheese
1 wedge (8 oz) blue cheese (such as Stilton or Gorgonzola)
1 round (8 oz) Brie cheese
1 large crisp red eating apple, sliced
1 medium pear, sliced
1 pint (2 cups) strawberries, halved
3/4 lb seedless green grapes, cut into small clusters
3/4 lb seedless red grapes, cut into small clusters
1 package (7 oz) dried apricots
1/4 cup dried cherries or sweetened dried cranberries
Fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired

Instructions

1. On large serving platter, arrange cheeses in center. Cover; let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes.
2. Arrange fresh fruit in groups around cheeses. Sprinkle dried apricots and cherries over cheeses and fruit. Tuck rosemary sprigs among fruit.
3. To serve, provide cheese planes for harder cheeses and cheese spreaders for soft cheeses. If desired, serve cheeses and fruit with crackers.