For the upcoming family celebrations and holidays in the next few weeks, we would like to delve into the world of the most popular and diverse appetizer, namely the classic cheese plate. Regardless of what your party menu includes and whether you want to serve a beautifully arranged platter with a matching drink or serve cheese at the end of a meal, the cheese specialties are the culinary highlight. We offer you some interesting ideas and inspiration on how to create a beautiful cheese platter.
Arrange the cheese plate with fresh herbs
This gorgeous idea from food stylist Meg Quinn looks super fresh and flavorful thanks to the mint and rosemary sprigs tucked into the garnish. To assemble this amazing platter, Meg added some delicious sweets, like raspberries and chocolate, and two small ramekins filled with olives and herb cream cheese.
Arrange a large board
Lots of wonderful treats are hereamong the different types of cheesemixed on this record. This appetizer looks fantastic with popcorn, pretzels, crackers, small bowls of various sauces, fresh and dried fruits and garnished with eucalyptus leaves.
Serve in a glass bowl
This cheese board is small but mighty. She creatively displays several elements such as the pieces of cheese arranged like dominoes and the rolled, vertical salami slices. Olives, gherkins, various types of nuts and dried fruits develop their tasty aromas.
Arrange on floors
If you want to create a dramatic look, you canFeel free to distribute the cheese platter on different levels. To create levels, you can place the individual wooden boards with cheese on different objects, such as an upside down bowl.
Plain and simple cheese platter with fruit and nuts
This idea looks great despite the few simple elements on it. With just a few cheeses, some pecans and sliced apples, this marble platter isa real eye-catcher. The colorful leaves serve as an attractive decoration.
Decorate with small piles
A simple and practical way to arrange the cheese platter is to make piles of the different products on the wooden board. This wonderful example includes salami, prosciutto, fresh bread and a wide variety of grapes. This technique works great with round plates, where you can place the selected products in different places so that everyone can access them, regardless of where they sit.
Dice hard cheese
It can sometimes be tiring for guests to cut the cheese. A great idea isthe different types of cheeseDice before serving or buy them diced. Here is an example of how such a cheese board can look simply stunning and super chic.
Decorate the cheese plate with a center piece
On this unique plate, the star bread simply shines as the centerpiece on the board. Chunks of cheese and homemade jam were used here to complete the look. If you love baking, then maybe you can serve this idea with your dinner.
Make it pretty with fruits and flowers
Although grapes are commonly used to decorate a cheeseboard, the example in the photo proves that you can go far beyond grapes to create a beautiful look. Watermelon, strawberries and blueberries harmonize perfectly with the cheese and sausages.
Arrange thematically
As you can easily see, this beautiful idea is inspired by Italy. Garnished with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, salami, prosciutto and pesto, it is the perfect, delicious appetizer. AnotherVariation can be the GreekThe platter with olives and feta cheese or the Israeli platter with feta, hummus and pickled vegetables.
Serve cheese dip instead of cheese slices
Another simple but creative option is to offer a cheese dip instead of the usual cheese plate. The tasty, fresh queso cheese dip is served here with torilla chips and homemade guacamole.
Arrange it yourself with a sculptural look
Be brave andcreative when preparingthe cheese plate and give it a sculptural look. You can create a look similar to the picture by arranging the products in a wave-like shape.
