A playful platter combining French cheeses, fruit, nuts, and charcuterie, arranged in a rugby ball shape for elegant entertaining.
# What you need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Comté, cut into wedges
02 - 5.3 oz Roquefort, crumbled
03 - 5.3 oz Brie, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz Chèvre (goat cheese), in rounds
→ Charcuterie (optional)
05 - 3.5 oz saucisson sec, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, folded
→ Fresh Fruit
07 - 1 bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small pear, sliced
09 - 1 small apple, sliced
→ Accompaniments
10 - 1.4 oz walnuts
11 - 1.4 oz dried apricots
12 - 1.4 oz fig jam
13 - 1 baguette, sliced
14 - Crackers, as desired
→ Garnish & Decoration
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for greenery
16 - 2 strips of white cheese (such as mozzarella or goat cheese) for lacing design
# How to Make It:
01 - Place the Comté wedges, Roquefort crumbles, Brie slices, and Chèvre rounds on a large oval wooden board, shaping them into an oval resembling a rugby ball.
02 - Fill in the spaces between the cheeses with grapes, pear and apple slices, then scatter walnuts and dried apricots to add color and texture.
03 - Position the saucisson sec and prosciutto slices along the outer edge or nestled among the cheeses, according to preference.
04 - Use two strips of white cheese to form the lacing down the center of the rugby ball shape; optionally, add thin strips of cheese or chives to mimic horizontal stitches.
05 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs around the perimeter of the board to simulate grass, enhancing visual appeal.
06 - Present with sliced baguette, crackers, and fig jam on the side for guests to enjoy.
