Gold and Silver Cheese Board (Printable Version)

A festive cheese board featuring gold and silver cheeses, fresh fruit, nuts, and herbs for elegant serving.

# What You'll Need:

→ Gold Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz aged Gouda, cut into cubes
02 - 5.3 oz medium or aged cheddar, cut into cubes

→ Silver Cheeses

03 - 5.3 oz Manchego, cut into cubes
04 - 5.3 oz goat cheese, shaped into small balls or cubes
05 - 3.5 oz Camembert or Brie, cut into small wedges
06 - Edible gold or silver leaf (optional, food-grade)

→ Fruits

07 - 1 cup green grapes
08 - 1 cup golden raisins
09 - 1 pear, thinly sliced

→ Nuts & Accents

10 - 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
11 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
12 - Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish

→ Crackers & Accompaniments

13 - 1 cup assorted gluten-free crackers
14 - 1/2 cup honey or fig jam (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place Gouda and cheddar cubes on one side of a large serving board.
02 - Position Manchego, goat cheese balls, and Camembert or Brie wedges on the opposite side of the board.
03 - Optionally, gently apply small pieces of edible gold or silver leaf onto some cheese cubes for an elegant touch.
04 - Distribute clusters of green grapes, golden raisins, and pear slices around the cheese selection.
05 - Evenly scatter toasted walnuts and roasted almonds over and around the cheeses and fruits.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs to enhance aroma and presentation.
07 - Place gluten-free crackers and small bowls of honey or fig jam on the board or alongside it.
08 - Serve immediately, ensuring guests have easy access to all components.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Elegant gold and silver cheese selection
  • Perfect for New Years Eve celebrations
02 -
  • Use high-quality cheeses and genuine edible gold and silver leaf for best results
  • Brush pear slices lightly with lemon juice to keep fruit fresh
03 -
  • Substitute cheeses to suit preferences or availability; try Comté or Emmental for gold tones and blue cheese for silver
  • Pair with dry sparkling wine like Champagne or Prosecco for an elegant touch
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