An artistic platter combining cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and nuts arranged in a horse shape for gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, cubed
04 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie (omit for vegetarian option)
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
09 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
10 - 1 apple, thinly sliced
11 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
12 - ½ cup dried apricots
→ Vegetables
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced
15 - ½ cup baby carrots
→ Crackers & Bread
16 - 2 cups assorted crackers
17 - 1 baguette, sliced
→ Nuts & Extras
18 - ½ cup roasted almonds
19 - ½ cup walnuts
20 - ¼ cup olives (black or green)
21 - ¼ cup cornichons or small pickles
22 - ¼ cup honey or fig jam
# How to Make:
01 - On a large, clean board or tray, sketch the shape of a horse using parchment paper or a horse-shaped template as a guide.
02 - Position cheeses to form the horse’s head, mane, and body, alternating colors and shapes for visual appeal.
03 - Layer the charcuterie slices to create contours like the mane and legs, enhancing texture and depth.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with halved grapes, sliced apples, pears, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and baby carrots for curves and accents.
05 - Place assorted crackers and sliced baguette along the border or at the base to represent the horse’s ground.
06 - Distribute roasted almonds, walnuts, olives, and pickles in small groupings to add detail and fill gaps.
07 - Use a small dish of honey or fig jam to represent the horse’s eye or as accents on the board.
08 - Adjust the arrangement to clearly define the horse shape, ensuring a balanced distribution of colors and textures; serve immediately with cheese knives and serving utensils.
