Art Deco Arch Cheese Platter (Printable)

An elegant cheese board with layered cheese fans, fresh fruit, nuts, and honey inspired by geometric Art Deco design.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, thinly sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Gruyère, thinly sliced
03 - 5.3 oz Manchego, thinly sliced
04 - 4.2 oz creamy brie, cut into wedges
05 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, cut into small triangles

→ Accompaniments

06 - 1 small bunch seedless green grapes
07 - 1 small bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small pear, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
10 - 1.4 oz roasted almonds
11 - 1.4 oz dried apricots, halved
12 - 1.4 oz honeycomb or high-quality honey

→ Crackers & Bread

13 - 1 baguette, sliced
14 - 3.5 oz assorted crackers

# Directions:

01 - Arrange thin slices of cheddar, Gruyère, and Manchego in symmetrical, tiered fan shapes on a large platter, slightly overlapping each slice to create three distinct arches.
02 - Position the wedges of brie at the base of each arch to emulate the solid foundation of a building.
03 - Set blue cheese triangles at the top center of each arch to resemble the pointed tips of Art Deco skyscrapers.
04 - Fill the spaces between the arches with seedless green grapes, red grapes, thin pear slices, and apple slices for color and freshness.
05 - Distribute roasted almonds and halved dried apricots artistically around the platter.
06 - Place honeycomb or drizzle honey near the brie to add a touch of sweetness.
07 - Position baguette slices and assorted crackers along the platter edges for easy serving.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly elegant but takes just 25 minutes, so you'll actually want to make it on a weeknight.
  • People assume it's difficult, which somehow makes your dinner party feel more sophisticated than it probably is.
  • Every cheese shines individually, but together they create something greater than the sum of their parts.
02 -
  • Use a wire cheese slicer or mandoline for absolutely even slices—rough cuts break the illusion of precision that makes this platter sing.
  • Slice your cheeses no more than 30 minutes before serving or they'll begin sweating and losing their definition.
  • If your apple or pear slices start to brown, toss them lightly in lemon juice right before arranging.
03 -
  • Chill your platter for 10 minutes before arranging if your kitchen is warm—cold surfaces help cheese slices hold their shape longer.
  • Serve at cool room temperature, not cold from the fridge, so the cheese flavors can actually sing.
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