Name: Rustic Wine & Cheese Board with Fruit and Nuts
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 150g blue cheese, cut into wedges; 1 small bunch of red grapes; 8-10 fresh cherries, stemmed and pitted; 1 ripe plum, sliced; 40g walnut halves; 1 small sprig fresh rosemary (for garnish); 1 bottle Cabernet Sauvignon (for serving, not in recipe)

Rustic Wine & Cheese Board with Fruit and Nuts

juli

Inspired by the photo, this rustic wine and cheese board is designed to celebrate the bounty of late summer in California. Featuring creamy blue cheese, juicy red grapes, fresh cherries, crisp plums, and crunchy walnuts, this board is the perfect accompaniment to a bold glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. The mix of sweet fruits, robust cheese, and toasty nuts creates a sophisticated balance of flavors and textures. Serve as an elegant appetizer or as part of a casual gathering; it’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

Instructions

Arrange the blue cheese wedges on a rustic serving board or platter.
Rinse the grapes, separate into small clusters, and place next to the cheese.
Pit and halve the cherries, arranging them around the cheese and grapes.
Slice the plum into thin wedges and fan them out on the board.
Scatter the walnut halves around the fruits and cheese.
Garnish the board with a small sprig of rosemary for aroma and color.
Serve immediately with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon.