Winter Wonderland Platter (Printable)

Frosty platter with white cheeses, nuts, fruits, hints of silver, and blue for a magical winter display.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz fresh goat cheese (log or rounds)
02 - 5 oz Brie or Camembert, rind trimmed
03 - 3.5 oz mild white cheddar or mozzarella, cubed

→ Nuts & Fruits

04 - 3.5 oz blanched almonds
05 - 3.5 oz macadamia nuts
06 - 3.5 oz dried white mulberries or white raisins
07 - 1 small bunch green grapes

→ Crackers & Bread

08 - 7 oz white rice crackers (gluten-free)
09 - 3.5 oz plain water crackers
10 - 1 small baguette, sliced and lightly toasted

→ Accents & Garnishes

11 - 1/4 cup edible silver leaf flakes or metallic silver dragées
12 - 1/4 cup white chocolate curls
13 - Light blue sugared almonds or Jordan almonds
14 - Fresh rosemary sprigs, dusted with powdered sugar

→ Accompaniments

15 - 1/4 cup honey or white fig jam
16 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt dip or whipped ricotta

# Directions:

01 - Place the cheeses in the center of a large serving board, spacing each variety for easy access.
02 - Fan out the crackers, bread slices, and rice crackers around the cheeses to form a border.
03 - Fill small bowls with blanched almonds, macadamia nuts, dried mulberries, and green grapes; arrange these evenly around the board.
04 - Place dollops of honey or white fig jam and the yogurt dip into small ramekins, setting them on the board.
05 - Scatter white chocolate curls and light blue sugared almonds over empty spaces for visual interest and whimsy.
06 - Add fresh rosemary sprigs lightly dusted with powdered sugar for a frosted, snowy effect.
07 - Carefully place edible silver leaf flakes or metallic dragées as accent points to enhance the winter theme.
08 - Present immediately, ensuring all items are accessible for guests to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It requires zero cooking, so you can focus entirely on the creative presentation and spend more time with your guests.
  • The elegant white and silver color scheme makes even a simple gathering feel sophisticated and memorable.
  • Every element is customizable based on what you have on hand or your dietary preferences, making it endlessly adaptable.
  • It's a conversation starter that looks impressive enough for holiday parties yet simple enough for weeknight entertaining.
02 -
  • The powdered sugar on the rosemary must be applied just before serving—if done too early, it will absorb moisture and lose that magical frosted appearance.
  • Keep your cheeses cool until the last possible moment. A cheese that's too warm will weep and collapse, ruining the pristine presentation.
  • The edible silver leaf is delicate and easily disturbed by air and handling. Apply it last and handle the platter with minimal movement once it's placed.
03 -
  • Use a marble or slate board if possible—these surfaces keep cheeses cooler longer and photograph beautifully in natural light.
  • Toast the baguette slices only very lightly; they should remain flexible enough to spread with cheese but firm enough not to break under toppings.
  • If edible silver leaf tears during application, don't worry—arrange the pieces intentionally as if they were meant to be scattered confetti rather than trying to piece them back together.
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