How to Create a Cheese Platter for a Party
Consider the theme and general mood of the party to determine the fashion in which you want to display your cheese., Make a list of the beverages you will be serving., Divide your cheeses into hard and soft cheeses., Choose an uneven number of...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Consider the theme and general mood of the party to determine the fashion in which you want to display your cheese.
If it is a relaxed, friendly gathering, your platter will be simpler than for a formal party. -
Step 2: Make a list of the beverages you will be serving.
This will help you decide on the types of cheese you want to serve.
List those next. , Make sure to choose an equal amount of cheeses from each category.
Also, select some mild and some sharp cheeses, to suit all tastes. , It gives the platter a more pleasing appearance.
In this article, we will work with the example of five cheeses. ,, Garnish the platter with white and blue grapes, walnuts, and/ or sprigs of mint for a classical display.
Other ideas of edible decoration to compliment your cheeses include:
Other types of nuts (pecan, for example), possibly roasted in honey, or honey itself.
It is a great condiment for Gouda cheese.
A small jar of raspberry jam or apple jelly.
These choices go especially well with soft cheeses like Camembert.
A small bowl of sweet mustard.
While this sounds odd to some, old Gouda cheese with fig mustard is considered a very interesting and pleasing flavour experience. , Place the other cheeses inside this frame.
Decorate or supplement your platter as explained in Step
6. , You can do this by impaling it into a sturdy piece of cheese, if you like. -
Step 3: Divide your cheeses into hard and soft cheeses.
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Step 4: Choose an uneven number of different cheeses for your platter.
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Step 5: Use a round platter for a less work-intensive display
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Step 6: and a square one if you want to create geometrical shapes with your cheese.
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Step 7: Arrange your cheeses on the round platter
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Step 8: placing a round one in the center and grouping the others around it in whichever way you like.
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Step 9: Cut a hard cheese into rectangular slices and create a frame on a square platter.
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Step 10: Supply a cheese knife for your guests.
Detailed Guide
If it is a relaxed, friendly gathering, your platter will be simpler than for a formal party.
This will help you decide on the types of cheese you want to serve.
List those next. , Make sure to choose an equal amount of cheeses from each category.
Also, select some mild and some sharp cheeses, to suit all tastes. , It gives the platter a more pleasing appearance.
In this article, we will work with the example of five cheeses. ,, Garnish the platter with white and blue grapes, walnuts, and/ or sprigs of mint for a classical display.
Other ideas of edible decoration to compliment your cheeses include:
Other types of nuts (pecan, for example), possibly roasted in honey, or honey itself.
It is a great condiment for Gouda cheese.
A small jar of raspberry jam or apple jelly.
These choices go especially well with soft cheeses like Camembert.
A small bowl of sweet mustard.
While this sounds odd to some, old Gouda cheese with fig mustard is considered a very interesting and pleasing flavour experience. , Place the other cheeses inside this frame.
Decorate or supplement your platter as explained in Step
6. , You can do this by impaling it into a sturdy piece of cheese, if you like.
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