Art Deco Arch Cheese Platter (Printable version)

A geometric cheese display with cheddar, Gruyère, Manchego, brie, blue cheese, fruits, nuts, and honeycomb.

# What you need:

→ 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 quality honey

→ Crackers & Bread

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

# Steps to follow:

01 - Arrange thin slices of cheddar, Gruyère, and Manchego in symmetrical, tiered fan shapes with slight overlaps to form three distinct arches on a large serving platter or board.
02 - Place wedges of brie at the base of each cheese arch to form a solid foundation.
03 - Arrange blue cheese triangles at the top-center of each arch to resemble the pointed tips of Art Deco skyscrapers.
04 - Nestle seedless green and red grape bunches, alongside thin slices of pear and apple, in the spaces between the arches for freshness and color contrast.
05 - Distribute roasted almonds and halved dried apricots artistically around the platter for texture and sweetness.
06 - Drizzle honeycomb or honey near the brie wedges to introduce a subtle sweetness.
07 - Place sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the sides of the platter for convenient serving.
08 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to one hour before presenting.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It looks like something from a gallery opening but takes just 25 minutes to throw together.
  • Every slice becomes part of the design, so there's zero waste and maximum impact.
  • Your guests will assume you spent hours planning when really you just understood the beauty of repetition.
02 -
  • A wire cheese slicer is non-negotiable—a knife will tear these thin slices and destroy your architecture, and you'll see the difference immediately.
  • Room temperature cheese tastes infinitely better than cold cheese, so pull everything out 15 minutes before serving even though the platter came from the fridge.
  • Assemble no more than two hours before guests arrive or the fresh fruit will brown and the cheese will start sweating, losing its crisp presentation.
03 -
  • Take a photo before anyone touches the platter—it's a moment worth capturing before the beautiful geometry becomes casual grazing.
  • Keep backup cheese wedges and almonds in the kitchen so you can refresh the board if guests arrive late, and it stays stunning throughout the evening.
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