A festive platter artfully arranged with cheese, fruits, and sweets shaped like a diamond ring centerpiece.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz brie cheese, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz gouda cheese, sliced
→ Crackers & Bread
04 - 1 cup assorted crackers
05 - 1 cup breadsticks
→ Fresh Fruit
06 - 1 cup green grapes
07 - 1 cup red grapes
08 - ½ cup blueberries
09 - ½ cup strawberries, halved
→ Sweets & Treats
10 - 3.5 oz white chocolate-covered pretzels
11 - 12 mini vanilla cupcakes (optional)
→ Extras
12 - Edible silver or gold leaf (optional)
13 - ½ cup honey or fig jam
14 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
# Method Steps:
01 - On a large round board or platter, use breadsticks or crackers to form the band of the diamond ring, then arrange the cubed and sliced cheeses to shape the diamond at the top.
02 - Fill the ring band area with additional crackers, interspersed with clusters of green grapes, red grapes, blueberries, and halved strawberries to add color and freshness.
03 - Place white chocolate-covered pretzels and, if desired, mini vanilla cupcakes at the top of the ring to simulate the sparkling diamond.
04 - Position small bowls of honey or fig jam around the board to serve as dipping options.
05 - Decorate the arrangement with fresh mint leaves and edible silver or gold leaf if using, for added elegance.
06 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to select their preferred bites.
