An elegant arrangement combining delicate cheeses, fresh fruits, and edible flowers for a special sharing platter.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz creamy brie cheese
02 - 2.8 oz aged manchego cheese, sliced
03 - 2.8 oz herbed goat cheese, shaped into small rounds
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
05 - 1/2 cup raspberries
06 - 1/2 cup seedless red grapes
07 - 1/2 pear, thinly sliced
→ Accents & Garnishes
08 - 1/4 cup candied pecans
09 - 2 tbsp rose petal jam
10 - 2 tbsp wildflower honey
11 - 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
12 - 2 tbsp dried apricots, sliced
13 - Edible rose petals, unsprayed and food-grade
14 - Edible violets or pansies, optional
→ Accompaniments
15 - 1/2 French baguette, sliced
16 - 8 to 10 thin water crackers
# Directions:
01 - Place the brie, manchego, and goat cheese on a large serving platter, spacing them apart to allow room for other ingredients.
02 - Fan out the strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and pear slices around the cheeses to create visual appeal.
03 - Distribute the candied pecans, dried apricots, and pomegranate seeds in small clusters or ramekins on the platter.
04 - Spoon the rose petal jam and wildflower honey into small bowls or directly on the platter for easy access.
05 - Tuck the edible rose petals and violets among the other ingredients for a romantic presentation.
06 - Arrange the sliced baguette and water crackers around the edges of the platter.
07 - Present immediately, allowing guests to assemble their own romantic bites.
