A festive platter with red and white layers, combining cheeses, fruits, and garnishes for holiday cheer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 7 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or bocconcini)
02 - 7 oz white cheddar cheese, sliced
03 - 7 oz Havarti cheese, sliced
→ Red Accents
04 - 5 oz sliced strawberries
05 - 5 oz raspberries
06 - 3.5 oz cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
07 - 3.5 oz roasted red bell peppers, sliced
→ Savory Meats (optional)
08 - 5 oz thinly sliced salami
09 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
→ Crackers & Bread
10 - 5 oz water crackers
11 - 3.5 oz sliced baguette
→ Garnishes
12 - Fresh mint leaves, for decoration
13 - Microgreens or edible flowers (optional)
# Method:
01 - Select a large rectangular or circular serving platter as the foundation.
02 - Arrange a row of white cheese using mozzarella balls or cheddar slices along one edge of the platter.
03 - Place a row of red accents such as sliced strawberries or raspberries adjacent to the white cheese row.
04 - Continue placing alternating rows of white and red components—including cheeses, tomatoes, roasted peppers, and meats—to form distinct peppermint stripes.
05 - Insert rows of water crackers and baguette slices between some layers to provide textural contrast.
06 - If using meats, roll salami slices into rose shapes and nestle them within red stripes for visual interest.
07 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves to enhance the peppermint theme and optionally scatter microgreens or edible flowers.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to two hours before presentation.
