Art Deco Arch Cheese Platter (Printable)

Geometric, tiered cheese display with grapes, nuts, and honey for elegant entertaining.

# 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 quality honey

→ Crackers & Bread

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

# Directions:

01 - Arrange thin slices of cheddar, Gruyère, and Manchego into symmetrical, tiered fan shapes on a large platter, slightly overlapping each slice to create three distinct arches.
02 - Position wedges of brie at the base of each arch to simulate solid architectural bases.
03 - Set blue cheese triangles at the top-center of each arch, emulating the pointed tips of Art Deco skyscrapers.
04 - Fill spaces between the arches with seedless green grapes, red grapes, and thin slices of pear and apple for color and freshness.
05 - Distribute roasted almonds and halved dried apricots artistically around the platter.
06 - Drizzle honeycomb or quality honey near the brie wedges for a complementary sweetness.
07 - Place baguette slices and assorted crackers along the edges of the platter for easy serving.
08 - Serve the arrangement immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that takes just 25 minutes, so you look effortlessly sophisticated without the stress.
  • The geometric arrangement becomes a conversation starter—people actually slow down to admire it before eating.
  • You can swap cheeses and fruits freely, so it adapts to what's in your local market or what you're craving.
02 -
  • Use a wire cheese slicer, not a knife—it gives you those clean, razor-thin slices that hold their shape when you overlap them.
  • Room temperature cheese tastes richer and more complex, but it won't hold architecture; keep it cool until the last moment, then let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Slice your apples and pears just before building, or they'll oxidize and lose that fresh, pale beauty that makes the platter sing.
03 -
  • Invest in a proper wire cheese slicer—it's the difference between ragged, broken slices and clean architectural lines that actually look intentional.
  • Pull your cheeses from the fridge 15 minutes before serving; they taste fuller and more complex, and the Gruyère and cheddar will hold their shape long enough to matter.
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