A colorful platter featuring grapes, cheeses, berries, and sweets, ideal for festive gatherings and joyful celebrations.
# Components:
→ Fruit
01 - 96 seedless grapes (red, green, or mixed; about 12 per person)
02 - 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
03 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
→ Cheeses
04 - 200 grams brie cheese
05 - 150 grams manchego cheese
06 - 150 grams blue cheese
→ Sweet Treats
07 - 150 grams dark chocolate squares or truffles
08 - 12 almond cookies or biscotti
09 - 1/2 cup candied nuts (almonds or pecans)
10 - 1/2 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 grapes and berries thoroughly. Slice the orange into thin rounds.
02 - Place grapes in clusters or piles of 12 across the serving board to represent each month of the New Year.
03 - Space cheeses evenly around the board to create visual balance.
04 - Distribute berries, orange slices, chocolate squares, almond cookies, and candied nuts in the gaps.
05 - Pour honey or fruit preserves into a small bowl with a spoon for serving.
06 - Arrange baguette slices and assorted crackers around the edges in stacks or fan shapes.
07 - Decorate with fresh mint sprigs and edible flowers if desired.
08 - Present immediately and invite guests to select their 12 grapes of fortune and enjoy the selection.
