A rustic alpine spread featuring mountain cheeses, charcuterie, breads, and seasonal garnishes for inviting gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz aged Comté cheese
02 - 5.3 oz Beaufort cheese
03 - 4.2 oz Reblochon cheese
04 - 4.2 oz Tomme de Savoie cheese
05 - 3.5 oz Bleu de Gex or Roquefort cheese (optional)
→ Charcuterie
06 - 3.5 oz saucisson sec (dry-cured sausage)
07 - 3.5 oz prosciutto or jambon cru
08 - 3.5 oz smoked ham
→ Bread & Crackers
09 - 1 rustic baguette, sliced
10 - 1 small rye or country loaf, sliced
11 - 2.8 oz whole grain crackers
→ Accompaniments
12 - 1 small jar cornichons (pickled gherkins)
13 - 1 small jar pickled onions
14 - 1 small bowl walnut halves
15 - 1 small bowl dried apricots or figs
16 - 1 crisp apple or pear, sliced
17 - 2 tablespoons mountain honey
18 - Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Place the cheeses on a large wooden or slate platter, spacing and slicing or cubing each variety appropriately.
02 - Fan out slices of charcuterie between the cheeses, if including meat.
03 - Arrange bread slices and crackers around the platter or serve them separately in a basket.
04 - Fill small bowls with cornichons, pickled onions, walnuts, and dried fruit, then place these on or near the platter.
05 - Distribute fresh apple or pear slices over the platter for a sweet contrast.
06 - Pour a small amount of mountain honey into a dish for pairing with blue or hard cheeses.
07 - Decorate the platter with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for a festive finish.
08 - Allow the entire arrangement to sit at room temperature before serving to enhance flavors.
