A colorful platter blending grapes, cheeses, berries, and sweet nibbles for a festive gathering finale.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 96 seedless grapes (red, green, or mixed; approximately 12 per person)
02 - 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
03 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
→ Cheeses
04 - 7 oz brie cheese
05 - 5.3 oz manchego cheese
06 - 5.3 oz blue cheese
→ Sweet Treats
07 - 5.3 oz dark chocolate squares or truffles
08 - 12 almond cookies or biscotti
09 - ½ cup candied nuts (almonds or pecans)
10 - ½ cup honey or fruit preserves
→ Crackers & Bread
11 - 1 baguette, sliced
12 - 1 box assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
13 - Fresh mint sprigs
14 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Wash and dry the grapes and berries thoroughly. Slice the orange into thin rounds.
02 - Place grapes in small clusters or piles of 12 across the board, symbolizing each month of the New Year.
03 - Distribute brie, manchego, and blue cheese around the board for balanced visual appeal.
04 - Fill gaps with fresh berries, orange slices, dark chocolate squares or truffles, almond cookies, and candied nuts.
05 - Transfer honey or fruit preserves into a small bowl and provide a spoon for serving.
06 - Place baguette slices and assorted crackers in stacks or fans around the edges of the board.
07 - Decorate with fresh mint sprigs and edible flowers if desired.
08 - Present immediately and invite guests to choose their 12 grapes of fortune and enjoy the assortment.
