Whimsical Nuts Seeds Cheese (Print)

An artistic platter combining nuts, seeds, and a soft cheese centerpiece for elegant gatherings.

# Components:

→ Nuts

01 - 1.41 oz raw almonds
02 - 1.41 oz roasted cashews
03 - 1.41 oz shelled pistachios
04 - 1.41 oz pecan halves
05 - 1.41 oz hazelnuts

→ Seeds

06 - 1.06 oz pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
07 - 1.06 oz sunflower seeds
08 - 0.71 oz black sesame seeds
09 - 0.71 oz white sesame seeds
10 - 0.71 oz flaxseeds

→ The Prize Cheese

11 - 6.35 oz wheel of soft-ripened cheese (e.g., Brie, Camembert, or vegan alternative)

→ Optional Accents

12 - 2 tbsp dried cranberries or cherries
13 - 2 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary)
14 - 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup (for drizzling)

# Directions:

01 - On a large, flat serving platter or board, lightly sketch a winding labyrinth path leading to the center using a pencil for optional precision.
02 - Carefully place lines of assorted nuts and seeds along the sketched path, alternating types to create contrasting colors and textures.
03 - Continue the pattern to form a spiraling or winding path that leads directly to the center of the serving surface.
04 - Set the soft-ripened cheese wheel at the center as the focal prize of the arrangement.
05 - Decorate the cheese with fresh herbs and drizzle honey or agave syrup as desired.
06 - Fill empty spaces around the labyrinth with dried cranberries or cherries to enhance color and flavor.
07 - Provide small forks or cocktail picks for guests to navigate the labyrinth and sample the cheese centerpiece.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that requires zero cooking and looks like you spent hours planning it.
  • Guests genuinely engage with the food in a playful way instead of just grabbing and moving on.
  • You can customize it endlessly based on what you have in your pantry and any dietary needs at the table.
02 -
  • Nuts and seeds can roll—arrange them on a board with a slight lip or raise the edges of a flat platter to keep everything contained.
  • If your cheese is too cold, it will crack when you cut into it; let it sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before serving.
  • The pencil marks wash off easily, but if you're worried, use a barely damp cloth and the faint lines will vanish.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts lightly in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes before assembling if you want deeper flavor and extra crunch—just let them cool completely first.
  • Keep the cheese wheel upright in its original wrapping until the last moment; removing it too early lets the surface dry out slightly.
  • If you're traveling with this to a party, keep nuts and cheese separate and assemble it on-site; it takes less than 10 minutes and arrives in perfect condition.
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