A colorful cheese platter arranged like a daffodil with fruits, nuts, and crackers for a fresh, elegant spread.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced into petals
02 - 5.3 oz brie or camembert, cut into wedges
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls
04 - 3.5 oz manchego or aged gouda, cubed
→ Fruits
05 - 1 small bunch green grapes, halved
06 - 1 mango, sliced thinly
07 - ½ cup dried apricots
08 - ½ cup fresh blueberries
→ Nuts & Extras
09 - ½ cup roasted almonds
10 - ½ cup pistachios, shelled
11 - 2 tablespoons honey
12 - ¼ cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
13 - 3.5 oz water crackers
14 - 3.5 oz seeded crispbread
15 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Garnish
16 - Edible flowers (e.g., marigold or pansy petals)
17 - Fresh mint leaves
# How to Make It:
01 - On a large round platter, arrange sliced sharp cheddar cheese in a radiating petal pattern to form the outer petals of the daffodil.
02 - Position brie or camembert wedges in a circle inside the cheddar petals to create an inner ring.
03 - Pile goat cheese balls in the center of the board to form a central cup.
04 - Fill gaps with manchego cubes, alternating with halved grapes and thin mango slices for color and contrast.
05 - Tuck dried apricots and fresh blueberries around the cheeses to add sweetness and enhance visual appeal.
06 - Distribute roasted almonds and shelled pistachios evenly across the board.
07 - Place honey and fig jam in small bowls and position them on the board.
08 - Arrange water crackers, seeded crispbread, and sliced baguette around the platter’s edge.
09 - Finish by garnishing with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves for a vibrant springtime look.
10 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to mix and match flavors as desired.
