Art Deco Arch Cheese Platter (Printable)

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

# 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 high-quality honey

→ Crackers & Bread

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

# Directions:

01 - Arrange the thin slices of cheddar, Gruyère, and Manchego in symmetrical, tiered fan shapes on a large platter, overlapping slices slightly to create three distinct arches.
02 - Position the brie wedges at the base of each arch, representing the solid foundation.
03 - Place blue cheese triangles at the top center of each arch to mimic the pointed tips of Art Deco skyscrapers.
04 - Nestle seedless green and red grapes, along with thinly sliced pears and apples, between the arches to add color and freshness.
05 - Distribute roasted almonds and halved dried apricots artistically around the platter to complement the arrangement.
06 - Drizzle honeycomb or honey near the brie wedges to provide a sweet contrast.
07 - Place sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the platter edges for easy serving.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks so elegant that guests assume you spent hours preparing it—total time is actually just 25 minutes.
  • The tiered fan arrangement lets each cheese shine individually while creating an undeniable visual impact.
  • You can swap cheeses based on what's in your fridge, so it's both impressive and forgiving.
02 -
  • A wire cheese slicer changes everything—a dull knife will shred your cheese and ruin those clean fan lines that make this platter sing.
  • Don't assemble more than an hour before serving; cheeses dry out and fruits begin to oxidize, dimming the visual impact.
03 -
  • Chill your cheese slicer under cold water before each slice—this prevents drag and keeps your edges razor-sharp, which transforms the visual impact of those fans.
  • Let the platter sit out for 15 minutes before serving so cheeses reach their flavor peak; cold cheese tastes muted compared to cheese at room temperature.
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