Pink Petal Watercolor Wash (Printable)

Elegant platter showcasing layered pink charcuterie, cheeses, fruits, and vegetables in soft hues.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Charcuterie

01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced and shaped into small roses
02 - 3.5 oz mortadella, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

03 - 6 to 8 small pink radishes, thinly sliced
04 - 1 watermelon radish, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small cooked beet, thinly sliced

→ Cheeses

06 - 3.5 oz pink-hued cheese (e.g., port wine Derby, rosé goat cheese, or berry-washed rind cheese), sliced
07 - 3.5 oz brie or camembert, cut into wedges

→ Bread & Crackers

08 - 1 small baguette, sliced or gluten-free crackers
09 - 1 package rice crackers

→ Fruits

10 - 0.5 cup fresh strawberries, halved
11 - 0.5 cup raspberries

→ Garnish

12 - Edible rose petals or microgreens (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange a large platter or board to serve as the base.
02 - Roll or fold prosciutto slices into rose-like shapes and distribute them evenly across the platter.
03 - Fold mortadella slices loosely and place them adjacent to the prosciutto clusters.
04 - Overlap thinly sliced pink radishes, watermelon radish, and beet in fanned layers to create a watercolor effect.
05 - Group pink-hued cheese slices and brie or camembert wedges in clusters, blending visually with the meats and vegetables.
06 - Place baguette slices and rice crackers in gentle curves along one edge or scattered throughout the platter.
07 - Distribute halved strawberries and raspberries in small piles to enhance color and add sweetness.
08 - Top with edible rose petals or microgreens to elevate presentation.
09 - Present immediately for guests to enjoy mixing and matching flavors and textures.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but takes just twenty minutes—the perfect secret weapon for impressing guests without the stress
  • Every element tastes wonderful on its own, but combines in unexpected ways that keep people coming back for more
  • The soft pinks and reds create such a beautiful, cohesive palette that guests often pause before eating just to admire it
02 -
  • Slice everything as close to serving time as possible—once you've cut radishes or beets, they start to dry out and lose that fresh, just-picked appearance that makes the platter sing
  • The watermelon radish is the star. If you can't find one, substitute with a thinly sliced regular radish and a few slices of beet, but trust me, hunt down that watermelon radish—it's the visual magic ingredient
  • Don't overthink the arrangement. Some of my best boards have happened when I just trusted my instincts and let colors guide me rather than trying to follow a perfect plan
03 -
  • If you're serving this at a brunch or lunch, pair it with a crisp rosé or a light white wine—the delicate flavors sing alongside something equally refined
  • For vegetarians, you can easily omit the prosciutto and mortadella and simply increase your cheese and vegetable variety. No one will miss the meat once they taste a beautiful combination of three different cheeses with all the fresh vegetables
  • The platter is stunning on its own, but offering a simple whipped ricotta or herbed cream cheese on the side gives guests another option and adds one more element of flavor
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