Holiday Entertaining: DIY Cheese and Nut Board
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Put together a simple, beautiful cheese and nut board in just 15 minutes!
This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds, whom I have an ongoing relationship. All opinions are 100% my own.
We had the most delicious Hanukkah dinner with the family Saturday night! Brisket, Parmesan and garlic spaghetti squash, rice with sun dried tomatoes and arugula, side salad, and of course latkes. Trevor could eat his weight in just the latkes. Come to think of it, we all could.
Normally I put out a few creamy dips to snack on before dinner, but this year I wanted something lighter to balance out the deep fried potato pancakes! I was super inspired while at Dorothy’s a few weeks ago, and a gorgeous cheese platter that Glory brought. So, I did a version of it for the family. It was such a big hit!
Incredibly easy to put together, yet looks very pretty, there are many different variations for a cheese tray, but usually center around sweet and salty combinations.
I included two different types of cheese, assorted crackers, dried fruit, dark chocolate pieces, and Blue Diamond almonds, Lightly Salted and Honey Roasted << both favorites of mine, and also compliment each other, along with everything else on the board.
There were only seven of us this year, but had there been a bigger crowd, I probably would have done a second board with salami, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, olives, grapes, and just the Blue Diamond Lightly Salted almonds.
Actually, I think I might make that for just a regular weeknight dinner!
DIY Cheese and Nut Board
Ingredients
- 6 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, , cubed
- 6 ounces sharp white cheddar, , cubed
- 6 ounces dried apricots
- 4 ounces dark chocolate with sea salt and hazelnuts, , broken up into medium pieces
- 3 ounces Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Almonds
- 3 ounces Blue Diamond Lightly Salted Almonds
- Assorted crackers
Instructions
Tips!
- Remove cheese from the refrigerator an hour before cutting into cubes.
- Intersperse the ingredients, so the different cheeses and nuts are not next to each other.
- Place contrasting colors next to each other.
- Have fun with it!
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
Did you make this? Leave a rating below!
I like the smoked almonds, honey, dried fruit & bread sticks.
This is so simple yet so impressive. I bet this tray and everything on it, woudl be the first to go at any party!
This is just perfect. I’ve seen a lot of different cheese trays, but I absolutely love the combination you used – going to serve this for New Year’s Eve!
I love this so much – great alternative to a fat laden dip. And it’s so pretty!
I’d be hovering around this cheese and nut board if I was at this party! Love those almonds and dried apricots!
I absolutely LOVE this. . I usually make something similar for my parents’ house. . can’t have the holidays without cheese and almonds!!!
It looks amazing Amy! I made one too last week for my Christmas party! Glory is a genius and so are you! Blue Diamond makes it so easy on us. I used the Wasabi ones on mine. Yummmmm.
Great idea for the appetizer I need to take to Christmas dinner. Looks yummy!
This is genius! I absolutely love the idea of this over a heavier appetizer!
No joke, after Glory brought that platter to my house, I went out and bought a platter and have made this twice. And I’ll do it again at Christmas and again at NYE!!!! LOVE.
With the combination of cheese, nuts, chocolate, fruit and crackers, it was as tasty as it looks and always interesting to have an assortment. I love Blue Diamond nuts and buy all the time. The chocolate with hazelnuts was delicious, too.
So perfect for the holidays!
I have GOT to get my hands on Honey Roasted Almonds. Blue Diamond makes the BEST almonds and I know these are amazing with all that delish cheese! Pinned!
Really love how you combined the salty nuts with not only the typical savory cheese but CHOCOLATE too! Great idea!!
Now THAT’S a memorable appetizer! Wow does that look good. I wouldn’t be able to resist putting some Blue Diamond Smokehouse almonds on it, too. :)