Plateau des Rois Mages (Printable)

A luxurious assortment of cheeses, cured meats, dried fruits, nuts, and sweet touches for holiday gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Comté, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Roquefort, cut into wedges
03 - 5.3 oz Brie de Meaux, at room temperature

→ Cured Meats

04 - 3.5 oz Bayonne ham
05 - 3.5 oz dry cured sausage, sliced

→ Fruits & Sweets

06 - 2.8 oz dried figs
07 - 2.8 oz pitted Medjool dates
08 - 2.8 oz dried apricots
09 - 1 small bunch seedless grapes
10 - 1.8 oz candied orange peel

→ Nuts

11 - 1.8 oz toasted walnuts
12 - 1.8 oz toasted almonds

→ Accompaniments

13 - 1 small jar honey
14 - 1 small jar fig jam
15 - Assorted rustic breads and crackers

# Directions:

01 - Place all cheeses evenly on a large serving platter, spacing them apart.
02 - Fan out the cured meats in attractive folds near the cheeses.
03 - Distribute dried figs, Medjool dates, apricots, grapes, and candied orange peel in small clusters around the platter.
04 - Sprinkle toasted walnuts and almonds evenly for texture and visual appeal.
05 - Set small bowls of honey and fig jam on the platter for dipping.
06 - Arrange rustic bread slices and crackers on the side or in a separate basket.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to mix and match flavors to their preference.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Vegetarian options possible
  • Easy to prepare
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version omit the cured meats and add extra fruits or marinated vegetables
  • Pair with a chilled sweet wine such as Sauternes or a robust red wine
03 -
  • Use seasonal fruits and nuts to vary flavors
  • Let cheeses come to room temperature before serving to enhance taste
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