A visually striking horse-shaped platter featuring cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts perfect for entertaining guests.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie (omit for vegetarian option)
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
09 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
10 - 1 apple, thinly sliced
11 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
12 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
→ Vegetables
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
15 - 0.5 cup baby carrots
→ Crackers & Bread
16 - 2 cups assorted crackers
17 - 1 baguette, sliced
→ Nuts & Extras
18 - 0.5 cup roasted almonds
19 - 0.5 cup walnuts
20 - 0.25 cup olives (black or green)
21 - 0.25 cup cornichons or small pickles
22 - 0.25 cup honey or fig jam
# Directions:
01 - On a large, clean serving board or tray, sketch the outline of a horse using parchment paper or a horse-shaped template to guide assembly.
02 - Place cheeses to define the horse's head, mane, and body, varying colors and shapes for a visually appealing composition.
03 - Layer prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey slices to form contours and add texture such as the mane and legs. Omit for vegetarian option.
04 - Fill gaps with halved grapes, sliced apples, pears, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, baby carrots, and dried apricots for curves and accents.
05 - Arrange assorted crackers and baguette slices along the border or base to simulate the ground beneath the horse.
06 - Scatter roasted almonds, walnuts, olives, and cornichons in clusters to add detail and fill empty spaces.
07 - Use a small dish of honey or fig jam as an eye or decorative accent, then adjust the arrangement to ensure a clear horse silhouette with balanced color and texture.
08 - Present immediately with cheese knives and serving utensils for guests to enjoy.
