A minimalist French platter with artisan bread, assorted cheeses, figs, honey, and mustard for easy indulgence.
# Components:
→ Bread
01 - 2 long fresh French baguettes
→ Cheese
02 - 5.3 oz Brie cheese, sliced and fanned
03 - 5.3 oz Comté cheese, sliced and fanned
04 - 3.5 oz Chèvre (goat cheese), sliced
→ Accompaniments
05 - 12 fresh figs or grapes
06 - 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
07 - 2 tbsp high-quality honey
08 - 1 tbsp whole grain Dijon mustard
09 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Method Steps:
01 - Slice the baguettes diagonally into thin, even pieces. Arrange them along the edge of a large serving platter, leaving space between slices.
02 - Fan the cheese slices in neat, overlapping rows, keeping each variety separate to enhance visual appeal and maximize open space on the platter.
03 - Place small clusters of figs or grapes beside the cheeses, maintaining a minimalist and elegant arrangement.
04 - Spoon the softened butter, honey, and whole grain Dijon mustard into small ramekins or arrange them as artful dollops directly on the platter.
05 - Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the cheeses as desired, then serve immediately to allow guests to build their own refined bites.
