Gold and Silver Cheese Board (Printable Version)

Elegant gold and silver cheeses paired with fresh fruit, nuts, and herbs for a festive spread.

# What You Need:

→ Gold Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz aged Gouda, cut into cubes
02 - 5.3 oz medium or aged cheddar, cut into cubes

→ Silver Cheeses

03 - 5.3 oz Manchego, cut into cubes
04 - 5.3 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls or cut into cubes
05 - 3.5 oz Camembert or Brie, cut into small wedges (optional food-grade silver leaf for decoration)

→ Fruits

06 - 1 cup green grapes
07 - 1 cup golden raisins
08 - 1 pear, sliced

→ Nuts & Accents

09 - 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
10 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
11 - Edible gold and silver leaf (optional, for decoration)
12 - Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs, for garnish

→ Crackers & Accompaniments

13 - 1 cup assorted gluten-free crackers
14 - 1/2 cup honey or fig jam (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Place the aged Gouda and cheddar cubes on one side of a large serving board.
02 - Position Manchego, goat cheese balls or cubes, and Camembert or Brie wedges on the opposite side of the board.
03 - If desired, delicately adhere small pieces of edible gold and silver leaf to select cheese cubes for a festive presentation.
04 - Scatter green grapes, golden raisins, and pear slices around the cheese selections.
05 - Distribute toasted walnuts and roasted almonds evenly across the board.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs to enhance visual appeal and aroma.
07 - Place gluten-free crackers and bowls of honey or fig jam on the board or alongside for easy access.
08 - Present immediately to maintain freshness and ensure all components are easily reachable.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Elegant and festive cheese board perfect for celebrations
  • Includes a variety of gold and silver cheeses alongside fresh fruit and nuts
02 -
  • Use high-quality cheeses and genuine edible gold or silver leaf for added luxury
  • Substitute cheeses to suit preferences or availability, such as Comté or Emmental for gold tones and blue cheese for silver
03 -
  • Lightly brush pear slices with lemon juice to keep fruit fresh
  • Pair this cheese board with dry sparkling wine such as Champagne or Prosecco
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