Blue Ridge Mountains Cheese Platter (Printable)

Artfully arranged blue-veined cheeses atop crackers with honey, nuts, and fresh fruit create a visually stunning starter.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 2.8 oz Roquefort cheese
02 - 2.8 oz Gorgonzola cheese
03 - 2.8 oz Stilton cheese
04 - 2.8 oz Bleu d'Auvergne cheese

→ Crackers

05 - 16 artisanal whole-grain crackers

→ Garnishes

06 - 1 tablespoon honey
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted walnuts, chopped
08 - 1 small bunch fresh grapes or sliced figs
09 - Fresh herbs such as rosemary sprigs (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Slice each blue cheese into rough, irregular wedges or blocks to resemble jagged mountain peaks.
02 - Place the whole-grain crackers in a single layer on a large serving platter or wooden board to create a sky-like background.
03 - Position the blue cheese wedges in a row along the edge of the crackers, varying heights and angles to mimic a natural horizon.
04 - Drizzle honey lightly over the cheeses and sprinkle with toasted chopped walnuts.
05 - Scatter fresh grapes or fig slices around the platter to add color and freshness.
06 - Optionally, garnish with fresh herb sprigs such as rosemary and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks impressive but requires zero cooking skills, just a sharp knife and an eye for composition.
  • The combination of creamy, pungent blue cheeses with crispy crackers and sweet honey creates layers of flavor that feel restaurant-quality.
  • You can prep it in 15 minutes, which means more time enjoying your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Blue cheeses should come out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving—cold mutes their flavor and they'll taste one-dimensional and overly sharp.
  • The honey isn't just decoration; it's the key to making strong cheeses feel luxurious and balanced, so don't skip it thinking it's too fancy.
03 -
  • Warm your cheese knife under hot water before each cut—it prevents the cheese from tearing and gives you clean, professional-looking slices that actually look more appetizing.
  • Let your eyes guide the arrangement more than your ruler; the slight imperfections are what make it look like an actual mountain range rather than a geometry lesson.
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