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Fresh Summer Fruit & Cheese Grazing Platter

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A quick and easy platter combining fresh summer fruits and a variety of cheeses, perfect for outdoor gatherings and casual parties.

Ingredients

  • Ripe peaches or nectarines, sliced
  • Green and red grapes, washed and separated into small clusters
  • Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
  • Seedless watermelon or cantaloupe, cubed
  • Figs or plums (optional)
  • Brie cheese, soft and creamy
  • Sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or cubed
  • Goat cheese, crumbled
  • Aged manchego or gouda cheese
  • Blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • Raw or toasted almonds and walnuts
  • Honey or fig jam for drizzling
  • Fresh rosemary or mint sprigs
  • Assorted crackers and sliced baguette

Instructions

  1. Wash and prep the fruit: rinse all fruits under cold water and pat dry. Slice peaches or nectarines into thin wedges, hull strawberries, and cube melon. Keep grapes in small clusters.
  2. Slice and arrange cheeses: cut cheddar and manchego into bite-sized cubes or slices. Loosely crumble goat cheese and blue cheese. Leave Brie whole or cut into wedges.
  3. Prepare garnishes: toast nuts lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Let cool. Place honey or fig jam in small bowls.
  4. Assemble the platter: place cheeses evenly spaced on the platter. Fill gaps with clusters of grapes and slices of stone fruits. Add bowls of honey and nuts. Scatter berries and melon cubes to fill in spaces. Garnish with fresh rosemary or mint sprigs.
  5. Add crackers and bread: arrange crackers and baguette slices around the edges or in a separate basket for easy grabbing.
  6. Final touches: drizzle a little honey over the Brie or goat cheese if desired. Keep the platter covered with plastic wrap or a clean towel if not serving immediately.

Notes

Bring cheeses to room temperature about 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning. Store fruit and cheese separately if prepping ahead to maintain freshness. Substitute crackers with gluten-free options or rice cakes for gluten-free diets. Vegan cheeses can replace dairy cheeses for vegan guests.

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