A cozy alpine board featuring mountain cheeses, cured meats, bread, and seasonal accompaniments for sharing.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 tbsp mountain honey
18 - Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Arrange the cheeses on a large wooden or slate platter, slicing or cubing as appropriate and spacing them evenly.
02 - Fan out charcuterie slices between the cheeses if including meat options.
03 - Arrange bread slices and crackers around the platter or serve separately in a basket.
04 - Distribute small bowls filled with cornichons, pickled onions, walnut halves, and dried fruit on or near the platter.
05 - Place sliced apple or pear on the platter to provide a sweet contrast.
06 - Fill a small dish with mountain honey for pairing with blue or hard cheeses.
07 - Decorate the platter with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for an inviting presentation.
08 - Allow platter items to reach room temperature before serving to enhance flavors.
