Pin An elegant selection of gourmet bites artfully paired with a curated range of wines, perfect for sophisticated entertaining or a festive tasting experience.
I have enjoyed serving this platter at gatherings where both food and wine lovers appreciate the harmonious pairings and variety offered.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g Brie sliced, 100 g aged Manchego cut into wedges, 100 g blue cheese crumbled
- Charcuterie (optional for non-vegetarian): 80 g prosciutto, 80 g dry-cured salami sliced, 80 g smoked duck breast thinly sliced
- Breads & Crackers: 1 small baguette sliced, 100 g multigrain crackers
- Fresh Fruits: 1 bunch seedless grapes, 1 pear thinly sliced, 1 apple thinly sliced, 1 handful fresh figs halved (seasonal)
- Nuts & Condiments: 50 g roasted almonds, 50 g walnuts, 60 g fig jam, 40 g honey
- Wine Pairings: 1 bottle dry Champagne, 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc, 1 bottle Pinot Noir, 1 bottle aged Bordeaux
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheeses on a large platter spacing them evenly.
- Step 2:
- Add the charcuterie in small folds or rolls beside the cheeses (omit or substitute with marinated grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option).
- Step 3:
- Place the bread slices and crackers in clusters around the edges of the platter.
- Step 4:
- Fill gaps with groups of fresh fruits, nuts, and small bowls of fig jam and honey.
- Step 5:
- Chill the wines to their optimal serving temperatures: Champagne (8°C/46°F) Sauvignon Blanc (10°C/50°F) Pinot Noir (14°C/57°F) Bordeaux (16°C/61°F).
- Step 6:
- Set up tasting glasses and suggest the following pairings Brie with Champagne or Pinot Noir Manchego with Sauvignon Blanc Blue cheese with Bordeaux or honey Prosciutto and duck with Pinot Noir Fruits and nuts with any wine especially Champagne
Pin This platter always brings the family together as everyone enjoys tasting and sharing favorites in a relaxed setting.
Required Tools
Large serving platter or wooden board Cheese knives Small bowls for jams and honey Wine glasses Serving tongs or forks
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese) tree nuts (almonds walnuts) gluten (bread crackers) sulfites (wine) and possible pork (charcuterie) Those with allergies should double-check all product labels and swap components as needed.
Nutritional Information
Calories 410 Total Fat 23 g Carbohydrates 38 g Protein 16 g per serving without wine
Pin This pairing platter elevates any occasion with its delightful balance of flavors and textures.
Recipe Q&A
- → What cheeses work best on this platter?
Brie, aged Manchego, and blue cheese are chosen for their distinct flavors that pair well with a variety of wines and other platter components.
- → Can I make the platter vegetarian?
Yes, substitute the charcuterie with marinated artichokes, grilled zucchini, and roasted peppers to keep vegetarian-friendly options.
- → How should the wines be served?
Chill wines to their optimal temperatures: Champagne at 8°C, Sauvignon Blanc at 10°C, Pinot Noir at 14°C, and Bordeaux at 16°C for best taste.
- → What breads and crackers complement the platter?
A small sliced baguette and multigrain crackers provide great textures that balance the cheeses and fruits effectively.
- → How can I enhance the platter’s flavor profile?
Adding olives or pickled vegetables contributes extra tang and complexity, enhancing the overall tasting experience.
- → What nuts and condiments are included?
Roasted almonds, walnuts, fig jam, and honey add variety and sweet-savory contrasts to the platter.