Art Deco Arch Cheese Platter (Printable)

A geometric cheese display with tiered fans and fresh fruit accents for stylish entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, sliced thin
02 - 5.3 oz Gruyère, sliced thin
03 - 5.3 oz Manchego, sliced thin
04 - 4.2 oz creamy brie, sliced 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange thin slices of cheddar, Gruyère, and Manchego in symmetrical, tiered fan shapes with slight overlaps to create three distinct arches on a large serving platter or board.
02 - Place wedges of brie at the base of each cheese arch to replicate a solid building foundation.
03 - Position blue cheese triangles at the top-center of each arch, imitating Art Deco skyscraper peaks.
04 - Fill the spaces between arches with bunches of green and red grapes along with thin slices of pear and apple for freshness and visual contrast.
05 - Scatter roasted almonds and halved dried apricots artistically around the platter for texture and flavor variation.
06 - Drizzle honeycomb or high-quality honey near the brie wedges to enhance sweetness.
07 - Place baguette slices and assorted crackers along the platter’s edges for convenient serving.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks so impressive that guests assume you spent hours on it, when really it's just 25 minutes of intentional arranging.
  • The geometric layout forces you to taste different cheese combinations because nothing's hidden in a pile.
  • You get to play designer while staying completely sober, which is harder than it sounds.
02 -
  • A wire cheese slicer creates those clean, even slices that make your arches actually look architectural—a knife just squashes everything into surrender.
  • The real trick is slicing your cheeses *just* thin enough to lay flat but thick enough that they don't tear; this takes one practice run and then you've got it forever.
03 -
  • Keep your board slightly cool before you arrange (pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes) so your soft cheeses don't start melting the moment you place them.
  • Use a toothpick or small cheese fork to nudge things into place rather than your fingers—it keeps everything looking pristine and your hands less sticky.
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