Art Deco Arch Cheese Platter (Printable)

A striking platter featuring tiered cheese fans with grapes, nuts, and honey for sophisticated gatherings.

# 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, cut 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 high-quality honey

→ Crackers & Bread

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

# Method:

01 - Arrange the thin slices of cheddar, Gruyère, and Manchego in symmetrical, tiered fan shapes on a large serving platter, slightly overlapping each slice to create three distinct arches.
02 - Position wedges of brie at the base of each cheese arch to mimic the solid foundation.
03 - Place blue cheese triangles at the top-center of each arch to evoke the pointed tips characteristic of Art Deco skyscrapers.
04 - Fill the spaces between the cheese arches with seedless green grapes, red grapes, sliced pears, and apples to add color and freshness.
05 - Evenly scatter roasted almonds and halved dried apricots artistically around the platter.
06 - Drizzle honeycomb or honey near the brie wedges to introduce a touch of sweetness.
07 - Arrange sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the platter edges for easy access.
08 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks so stunning that people will assume you spent hours on it, when really you're just playing with cheese and artistry.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about the repetition and symmetry—it's meditative to build and gorgeous to behold.
  • This is a conversation starter disguised as an appetizer, perfect for when you want to impress without fussing over a hot stove.
02 -
  • Use a proper wire cheese slicer, not a knife, because it creates those clean, even slices that actually fan beautifully instead of crumbling or tearing at the edges.
  • Slice your cheeses no more than thirty minutes before serving—they'll start to sweat and lose their crisp, clean appearance if they sit too long uncovered.
  • Apple and pear slices brown faster than you think, so have a lemon wedge ready and work quickly, or slice them only when you're in the final assembly stage.
  • Cold cheese is your friend here; pull your cheeses from the fridge just before slicing so they hold their shape and don't get floppy or warm during arrangement.
03 -
  • Invest in a proper wire cheese slicer—it's the difference between slices that fan elegantly and ones that crumble in frustration.
  • Arrange your platter on a cold surface (chill your board in the freezer for ten minutes) so the cheese stays firm and doesn't start sweating under the warmth of your hands.
  • Practice your arch pattern with just one cheese first, away from the platter, so you understand the overlap and rhythm before committing to the full composition.
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