Art Deco Arch Cheese Platter (Print Version)

A layered cheese display with grapes, nuts, and honey, styled after geometric Art Deco designs for refined entertaining.

# What You’ll 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, sliced 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 quality honey

→ Crackers & Bread

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Arrange thin slices of cheddar, Gruyère, and Manchego in symmetrical, tiered fan shapes with slight overlap to form three distinct arches on a large platter or board.
02 - Place brie wedges at the base of each cheese arch to simulate a solid foundation.
03 - Arrange blue cheese triangles at the top center of each arch to echo the pointed architectural motifs.
04 - Fill spaces between arches with bunches of green and red grapes, along with thinly sliced pears and apples to introduce freshness and color.
05 - Artfully scatter roasted almonds and halved dried apricots around the platter for texture and visual appeal.
06 - Drizzle honeycomb or honey near the brie wedges to add a hint of sweetness.
07 - Place sliced baguette and crackers along the platter edges for easy access.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that requires zero cooking and only 25 minutes of thoughtful arranging.
  • Every slice of cheese gets its moment because you're building something with purpose, not just crowding a board.
  • Your guests will assume you spent hours on it, and honestly, that's a nice feeling.
02 -
  • Slice your cheeses just thick enough to hold shape but thin enough to overlap without creating unwieldy layers—a wire cheese slicer is genuinely worth it here.
  • Fruit oxidizes and apples brown quickly, so slice them right before assembly unless you're working with lemon juice to buy yourself time.
03 -
  • Always slice your cheese last and arrange quickly—warm cheese spreads, cold cheese holds its shape, and humidity in the kitchen affects how cleanly those fans stay defined.
  • A wire slicer beats a knife every single time for achieving those clean, uniform slices that stack without crumbling.
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