A rustic mountain cheese board with assorted cheeses, charcuterie, nuts, and honey for a warm winter gathering.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz aged Comté
02 - 5.3 oz Beaufort
03 - 4.2 oz Reblochon
04 - 4.2 oz Tomme de Savoie
05 - 3.5 oz Bleu de Gex or Roquefort (optional)
→ Charcuterie (omit for vegetarian option)
06 - 3.5 oz Saucisson sec (dry-cured sausage)
07 - 3.5 oz Prosciutto or jambon cru
08 - 3.5 oz Smoked ham
→ Bread & Crackers
09 - 1 rustic baguette, sliced
10 - 1 small rye or country loaf, sliced
11 - 2.8 oz whole grain crackers
→ Accompaniments
12 - 1 small jar cornichons (pickled gherkins)
13 - 1 small jar pickled onions
14 - 1 small bowl walnut halves
15 - 1 small bowl dried apricots or figs
16 - 1 crisp apple or pear, sliced
17 - 2 tbsp mountain honey
18 - Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the cheeses on a large wooden or slate platter, spacing evenly and slicing or cubing according to the type.
02 - Fan out slices of charcuterie between cheeses if using, ensuring balanced distribution across the platter.
03 - Arrange bread slices and whole grain crackers around the platter or provide them in a separate basket.
04 - Fill small bowls with cornichons, pickled onions, walnuts, and dried fruits and arrange them on or adjacent to the platter.
05 - Place sliced apple or pear on the platter to provide a sweet and refreshing contrast.
06 - Drizzle mountain honey in a small dish for pairing with blue or hard cheeses.
07 - Decorate the arrangement with fresh sprigs of rosemary or thyme to enhance presentation.
08 - Present at room temperature to optimize flavors and textures.
