Copper Coil Cheddar Apricots (Printable)

A spiral arrangement of sharp cheddar and dried apricots delivering bright and savory flavors effortlessly.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 5 oz sharp orange cheddar cheese, thinly sliced

→ Fruit

02 - 3 oz dried apricots, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - On a large serving plate or cheese board, alternate slices of cheddar and apricot from the outer edge inward, forming a continuous spiral.

02 - Slightly overlap the cheese and apricot slices for a seamless coil effect.

03 - Continue layering until all slices are used and the spiral is fully formed.

04 - Serve immediately, optionally alongside crackers or toasted nuts.

# Expert Tips:

01 -

Takes ten minutes but looks like you spent an hour planning it.
The sharp cheddar melts slightly against the chewy sweetness of apricots, creating a flavor balance that tastes expensive and effortless.
Completely vegetarian and naturally gluten-free, so it works for almost any gathering.
No cooking required means you can prep this while doing a hundred other things.

02 -

The cheese needs to be thin enough to curve and layer without cracking; if your first attempt resists, let the block warm up for a minute or two at room temperature before slicing.
Humidity matters more than you'd think—if your apricots seem sticky, a quick toss with a paper towel prevents them from clumping together and breaking your spiral pattern.

03 -

Use a bench scraper or thin offset spatula to lift the cheese ribbons off your cutting board without breaking them—it's gentler than a knife.
Chill your board for fifteen minutes before assembling if your kitchen is warm; this prevents the cheese from softening and losing its structure before guests even arrive.