A playful cheese platter shaped like a rugby ball, combining French cheeses, fresh fruit, nuts, and optional charcuterie.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Comté, cut into wedges
02 - 5.3 oz Roquefort, crumbled
03 - 5.3 oz Brie, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz Chèvre (goat cheese), in rounds
→ Charcuterie (optional)
05 - 3.5 oz saucisson sec, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, folded
→ Fresh Fruit
07 - 1 bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small pear, sliced
09 - 1 small apple, sliced
→ Accompaniments
10 - 1.4 oz walnuts
11 - 1.4 oz dried apricots
12 - 1.4 oz fig jam
13 - 1 baguette, sliced
14 - Crackers, as desired
→ Garnish & Decoration
15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
16 - 2 strips white cheese (mozzarella or goat cheese) for lacing design
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - On a large oval wooden board or platter, position the Comté wedges, Roquefort crumbles, Brie slices, and chèvre rounds in the shape of a rugby ball.
02 - Fill the gaps with red grapes, pear and apple slices, interspersing walnuts and dried apricots to introduce color and texture.
03 - Place saucisson sec and prosciutto slices along the outer edge or arrange them throughout the cheeses as preferred.
04 - Lay two strips of white cheese down the center to mimic rugby ball lacing; optionally add thin strips of cheese or chives horizontally for stitch detail.
05 - Decorate the perimeter with fresh rosemary sprigs for a grassy effect and serve alongside sliced baguette, crackers, and fig jam.
