A colorful arrangement of grapes, cheeses, sweets, and crackers perfect for a festive celebration finish.
# What you'll need:
→ Fruit
01 - 96 seedless grapes (red, green, or mixed; approximately 12 per person)
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 - ½ cup candied nuts (almonds or pecans)
10 - ½ 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)
# Method:
01 - Wash and dry the grapes and berries thoroughly. Slice the orange into thin rounds.
02 - Place the grapes on the board in small clusters or groups of 12, each symbolizing a month of the New Year.
03 - Distribute the brie, manchego, and blue cheeses around the platter to enhance visual appeal.
04 - Fill the spaces between fruit and cheese with berries, orange slices, dark chocolate, almond cookies, and candied nuts.
05 - Place the honey or fruit preserves in a small bowl accompanied by a spoon for serving.
06 - Arrange the baguette slices and assorted crackers in stacks or fan shapes around the edges of the board.
07 - Decorate with fresh mint sprigs and optionally, edible flowers for a festive touch.
08 - Present the board immediately, inviting guests to select their 12 grapes of fortune and enjoy the variety.
