A beautiful centerpiece with savory meats, artisan cheeses, fresh fruits, and nuts arranged in a floral style.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz salami
03 - 3.5 oz coppa or soppressata
→ Cheeses
04 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced
05 - 4.2 oz manchego, sliced
06 - 4.2 oz sharp cheddar, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
07 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
08 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
09 - ½ cup dried apricots
10 - ½ cup fresh figs, quartered (optional, seasonal)
→ Nuts & Extras
11 - ½ cup roasted almonds
12 - ½ cup marcona almonds
13 - ¼ cup shelled pistachios
→ Accompaniments
14 - ½ cup green olives
15 - ½ cup mixed olives
16 - ½ cup cornichons
17 - ½ cup honey or fig jam
18 - 1 box gluten-free crackers or crostini (optional; verify gluten-free)
→ Garnishes
19 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
20 - Edible flowers (e.g., nasturtium, pansy; optional)
# Method:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter as the base for assembly.
02 - Fold each slice of prosciutto, salami, and coppa lengthwise, then roll tightly to create rose shapes, securing the base if needed. Arrange these clusters centrally on the board.
03 - Fan the sliced brie, manchego, and sharp cheddar gently around the meat roses to simulate petals.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with halved grapes and strawberries, dried apricots, and optional fresh figs, grouping similar colors for visual impact.
05 - Scatter roasted almonds, marcona almonds, and pistachios evenly. Place small bowls of green and mixed olives, cornichons, and honey or fig jam around the board.
06 - Position gluten-free crackers or crostini at the edges of the board or in a separate basket as desired.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers to emulate a garden aesthetic.
08 - Present immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
