An elegant heart-themed platter combining meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts perfect for festive gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cured Meats
01 - 2 oz prosciutto
02 - 2 oz salami
03 - 2 oz coppa or soppressata
→ Cheeses
04 - 3 oz brie, cut into heart-shaped pieces or wedges
05 - 3 oz aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 3 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls
→ Fresh Fruits
07 - 1/2 cup seedless red grapes
08 - 1/2 cup strawberries, halved
09 - 1/4 cup raspberries
→ Accompaniments
10 - 1/4 cup mixed olives
11 - 1/4 cup roasted almonds
12 - 2 tbsp fig jam or honey
13 - 8 to 10 heart-shaped or plain crackers
→ Garnishes
14 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
15 - Edible flowers (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Use a pencil to sketch a heart outline on a large serving board or place a heart-shaped template as a guide.
02 - Place folded or rolled cured meats along the edges of the heart to enhance visual appeal.
03 - Distribute cheeses within the heart shape, spacing them to provide color and texture contrast.
04 - Arrange clusters of fresh fruits between the cheeses and meats for balance and color.
05 - Fill remaining spaces with mixed olives, roasted almonds, and small bowls of fig jam or honey.
06 - Position heart-shaped or plain crackers along the edges or in small stacks within the arrangement.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers for a festive presentation.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.