A sophisticated stack of artisanal crackers with preserves, cheeses, fruits, and nuts for elegant entertaining.
# What You Need:
→ Crackers
01 - 3.5 oz multigrain crackers
02 - 3.5 oz seeded whole wheat crackers
03 - 3.5 oz classic water crackers
04 - 3.5 oz rosemary olive oil crisps
→ Preserves & Spreads
05 - 3.5 oz fig jam
06 - 3.5 oz red onion marmalade
07 - 3.5 oz apricot preserves
08 - 3.5 oz quince paste
→ Cheeses (optional, for pairing)
09 - 4 oz aged cheddar, sliced
10 - 4 oz creamy brie, sliced
11 - 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Fruits & Nuts
12 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
13 - 1 firm pear, sliced
14 - ½ cup toasted walnuts
15 - ½ cup dried apricots
# Directions:
01 - Organize the assorted crackers into vertical stacks or a cascading tower on a large serving platter or wooden board.
02 - Spoon each type of preserve or jam into small ramekins or bowls and position them around the cracker arrangement.
03 - Place cheese slices or wedges adjacent to the preserves to facilitate pairing, if using cheeses.
04 - Garnish the presentation with red grapes, pear slices, toasted walnuts, and dried apricots to introduce color and texture.
05 - Present immediately, providing cheese knives and small spreaders for guests to serve themselves easily.
