Luxurious arrangement of cured venison, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and condiments for special gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cured Meats
01 - 4.2 oz sliced cured venison (such as venison bresaola or smoked venison)
02 - 2.8 oz wild boar salami
03 - 2.8 oz duck breast prosciutto
→ Cheeses
04 - 3.5 oz aged comté, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz goat cheese log, sliced
06 - 2.8 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Fresh & Dried Fruits
07 - 1 small bunch of red grapes
08 - 1 small pear, thinly sliced
09 - 1.8 oz dried figs, halved
10 - 1.1 oz dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Accompaniments
11 - 1.4 oz toasted walnuts
12 - 1.4 oz marcona almonds
13 - 2 tablespoons wildflower honey
14 - 2 tablespoons fig jam
15 - Cornichons and pickled onions, to taste
16 - Assorted olives
→ Bread & Crackers
17 - 1 fresh baguette, sliced
18 - 3.5 oz artisanal seed crackers
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Artfully arrange the cured venison, wild boar salami, and duck prosciutto on a large wooden or slate serving board.
02 - Position the cheese varieties in separate clusters between the cured meats to create visual and flavor distinction.
03 - Fill remaining spaces with red grapes, pear slices, dried figs, and dried cranberries to add freshness and sweetness.
04 - Sprinkle toasted walnuts and marcona almonds evenly around the board to provide texture and richness.
05 - Add small bowls containing wildflower honey, fig jam, assorted olives, cornichons, and pickled onions for variety and contrast.
06 - Arrange sliced baguette and artisanal seed crackers alongside or around the platter for complementary bites.
07 - Optionally garnish the platter with fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme for an elegant, festive appearance.
08 - Serve immediately at room temperature to highlight the full flavor profiles of the ingredients.
