An artful assortment of fruits, cheeses, and sweets shaped like a cherub angel—ideal for festive occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base and Body
01 - 1 large round brie cheese wheel
02 - 1 cup seedless green grapes
03 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
04 - 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
05 - 1 cup cubed Swiss cheese
→ Decorative Fruits & Sweets
06 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
07 - 1/2 cup blueberries
08 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
09 - 2 black olives, pitted
10 - 1 slice yellow bell pepper
11 - 1 small bunch fresh parsley
→ Accompaniments
12 - 1 cup assorted crackers
13 - 1/4 cup honey or fig jam
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Place the brie cheese wheel centrally on a large serving tray to represent the cherub’s face.
02 - Position green and red grapes curved on each side of the brie to simulate angel wings.
03 - Arrange cubed cheddar and Swiss cheeses in alternating rows beneath the brie to form the body.
04 - Use halved strawberries and blueberries to embellish the robe area, enhancing color and texture.
05 - Layer dried apricots along the top edge of the brie to depict hair.
06 - Place blueberries or pitted black olives for eyes, and carve a thin bell pepper slice into a smile.
07 - Position a yellow bell pepper slice above the head as a halo, using toothpicks for stability if necessary.
08 - Insert fresh parsley sprigs in empty spaces to provide a verdant, natural finish.
09 - Arrange assorted crackers and a small bowl of honey or fig jam beside the display; serve immediately.
