An elegant arrangement featuring cheeses, fresh fruits, rose petal jam, and edible flowers in a delicate presentation.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz creamy brie cheese
02 - 2.8 oz aged manchego cheese, sliced
03 - 2.8 oz herbed goat cheese, formed into small rounds
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
05 - 1/2 cup raspberries
06 - 1/2 cup seedless red grapes
07 - 1/2 pear, thinly sliced
→ Accents & Garnishes
08 - 1/4 cup candied pecans
09 - 2 tbsp rose petal jam
10 - 2 tbsp wildflower honey
11 - 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
12 - 2 tbsp dried apricots, sliced
13 - Edible rose petals (unsprayed, food-grade)
14 - Edible violets or pansies (optional)
→ Accompaniments
15 - 1/2 French baguette, sliced
16 - 8–10 thin water crackers
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Place the brie, manchego, and herbed goat cheese on a large serving platter, spacing them to allow room for other components.
02 - Fan out strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and pear slices around the cheeses, grouping each fruit for visual appeal.
03 - Distribute candied pecans, dried apricots, and pomegranate seeds in small clusters or ramekins on the platter.
04 - Spoon rose petal jam and wildflower honey into small bowls or drizzle directly onto the platter.
05 - Tuck edible rose petals and optional violets or pansies artfully among the other ingredients.
06 - Place French baguette slices and water crackers around the edge of the platter.
07 - Present immediately to allow guests to create personalized romantic bites.