Fruit and Cheese Platter Ideas for Easy Elegant Entertaining
This elegant fruit and cheese platter combines creamy cheeses, fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, and savory bites into the perfect no-cook appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
8 ounces brie cheese sliced
8 ounces gouda sliced
8 ounces aged goat cheese sliced
8 ounces Parmesan cheese cubed
1 1/4 pounds grapes
2/3 cup hummus
2/3 cup green olives
8 ounces beef salami
1 to 2 pita breads cut into triangles
12 to 16 crackers
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup roasted pistachios
1/2 cup pecans
2 to 3 figs quartered
2 to 3 radishes quartered
3 to 4 endives halved
4 to 6 baby carrots cut into matchsticks
Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
1. Arrange cheeses evenly around serving platter
2. Add grape clusters between cheeses
3. Place hummus and olives into small bowls on board
4. Arrange pita bread crackers and vegetables in small groups
5. Fill empty spaces with figs nuts salami and raisins
6. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs
7. Serve immediately at room temperature
Notes
Allow cheeses to soften slightly before serving
Keep extra crackers and grapes nearby for refills
Store leftovers separately in airtight containers