Can I substitute the cheeses?

Yes, consider Emmental or Comté for gold tones and blue cheese for silver variations to suit your preference or availability.

How do I keep the fruit fresh?

Brush pear slices lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning and maintain freshness throughout the event.

Assorted gluten-free crackers are recommended to complement the cheeses without overpowering their flavors.

Applying small pieces of edible gold or silver leaf to cheese cubes adds a festive and elegant touch to the board.

Dry sparkling wines such as Champagne or Prosecco pair excellently, balancing richness with bright acidity.

An elegant and festive cheese board featuring a selection of gold and silver cheeses, fresh fruit, and nuts, perfect for New Years Eve celebrations.

This cheese board quickly became my go-to for holiday gatherings, impressing guests with its balance of flavors and beautiful look.

Gold Cheeses: 150 g aged Gouda cut into cubes, 150 g cheddar (medium or aged) cut into cubes
Silver Cheeses: 150 g manchego cut into cubes, 150 g goat cheese rolled into small balls or cut into cubes, 100 g Camembert or Brie cut into small wedges (optional silver leaf for decoration food-grade)
Fruits: 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup golden raisins, 1 pear sliced
Nuts & Accents: 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, 1/2 cup roasted almonds, Edible gold and silver leaf (optional for decoration), Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish
Crackers & Accompaniments: 1 cup assorted gluten-free crackers, 1/2 cup honey or fig jam (optional)

Arrange Gold Cheeses:: Arrange the gold cheeses (Gouda, cheddar) on one side of a large serving board.
Place Silver Cheeses:: Place the silver cheeses (manchego, goat cheese, Camembert/Brie) on the opposite side.
Apply Edible Leaf:: If desired, gently apply small pieces of edible gold and silver leaf to some cheese cubes for a festive touch.
Add Fruits:: Add clusters of green grapes, golden raisins, and pear slices around the cheeses.
Scatter Nuts:: Scatter walnuts and almonds across the board.
Garnish:: Fill in spaces with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for color and aroma.
Set Crackers and Jam:: Place the crackers and honey or fig jam in small bowls or on the board.
Serve:: Serve immediately, ensuring easy access to all components.

This cheese board always brings my family together for a cozy and elegant snack time during the holidays.

Large serving board or platter, sharp cheese knife, small bowls for honey or jam, tongs or cocktail picks optional

Contains Milk and Tree Nuts (walnuts almonds). Crackers may contain additional allergens choose gluten-free or allergen-friendly varieties as needed.

Per serving Calories 320 Total Fat 20 g Carbohydrates 20 g Protein 12 g

This cheese board combines elegance with ease making it the perfect festive appetizer.

→ Can I substitute the cheeses?: Yes, consider Emmental or Comté for gold tones and blue cheese for silver variations to suit your preference or availability.
→ How do I keep the fruit fresh?: Brush pear slices lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning and maintain freshness throughout the event.
→ What crackers work best for this board?: Assorted gluten-free crackers are recommended to complement the cheeses without overpowering their flavors.
→ Is there a way to enhance presentation?: Applying small pieces of edible gold or silver leaf to cheese cubes adds a festive and elegant touch to the board.
→ What pairings suit this cheese selection?: Dry sparkling wines such as Champagne or Prosecco pair excellently, balancing richness with bright acidity.