Art Deco Arch Cheese Platter (Print Version)

A geometric cheese display with grapes, nuts, and honey, perfect for sophisticated entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, thinly sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Gruyère, thinly sliced
03 - 5.3 oz Manchego, thinly sliced
04 - 4.2 oz creamy brie, cut into wedges
05 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, cut into small triangles

→ Accompaniments

06 - 1 small bunch seedless green grapes
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small pear, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
10 - 1.4 oz roasted almonds
11 - 1.4 oz dried apricots, halved
12 - 1.4 oz honeycomb or high-quality honey

→ Crackers & Bread

13 - 1 baguette, sliced
14 - 3.5 oz assorted crackers

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange thin slices of cheddar, Gruyère, and Manchego in symmetrical, tiered fan shapes with a slight overlap on a large serving platter to create three distinct arches.
02 - Position brie wedges at the base of each arch to mimic a solid foundation.
03 - Place blue cheese triangles at the top-center of each arch, evoking pointed Art Deco skyscraper tips.
04 - Fill spaces between the cheese arches with seedless green and red grapes, thinly sliced pear, and apple for color and freshness.
05 - Decoratively scatter roasted almonds and halved dried apricots around the platter.
06 - Drizzle honeycomb or honey near the brie wedges to add a touch of sweetness.
07 - Place sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the platter edges for easy access.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 1 hour before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but it takes less than half an hour.
  • Your guests will actually photograph it before diving in, and that moment of appreciation matters.
  • Once you master the fan technique, you'll find yourself reaching for it at every gathering.
02 -
  • Slice your cheeses right before assembly—they'll hold their shape better and feel fresher on the tongue.
  • A wire cheese slicer or mandoline creates those clean, dramatic lines that make the fan effect actually read as intentional architecture rather than just randomness.
  • Temperature matters; room temperature cheese tastes like itself, cold cheese tastes muted and waxy.
03 -
  • Use a marble or slate platter if you have one—the cool surface keeps cheese at the perfect texture longer than wood or ceramic.
  • Have a small bowl of lemon juice nearby and lightly toss your apple and pear slices in it just before serving to keep them bright and prevent oxidation.
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