Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) Prosciutto di Parma, thinly sliced
- 6 oz (170g) Genoa Salami, sliced into rounds
- 6 oz (170g) Spanish Chorizo, sliced into rounds
- 6 oz (170g) Soppressata, sliced into rounds
- 6 oz (170g) Brie, wedge
- 6 oz (170g) Manchego, sliced into triangles
- 6 oz (170g) Aged Sharp Cheddar, cubed
- 4 oz (115g) Gorgonzola, crumbled
- 1/2 cup (60g) Castelvetrano olives
- 1/2 cup (60g) Cornichons
- 1/2 cup (75g) Dried apricots, halved
- 1/2 cup (65g) Raw almonds
- 2 tbsp (42g) Honey
- 1 cup (150g) Red grapes, on the vine
- 1 baguette (250g), sliced into rounds
- 1 box (150g) Assorted crackers
Instructions:
- Place ramekins of honey, olives, and cornichons on the board to act as anchors.
- Arrange the cheeses around the bowls, positioning the Brie and Gorgonzola at opposite ends for visual balance.
- Fold the prosciutto into loose, billowing ribbons to create volume.
- Overlap the salami and chorizo slices in a circular fan or roll them into tight cylinders, placing them adjacent to complementary cheeses.
- Fill remaining empty spaces by tucking grape vines into corners and scattering almonds and dried apricots in small crevices.
- Fan the baguette slices and crackers around the perimeter of the platter to frame the board.
- Allow the platter to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving to optimize flavor release.