ULTIMATE CHEESE PLATTER

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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 10m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Fresh fig, lemon, or Galax leaves (see Cook's Note)
1 large bunch seedless green grapes
1 (12-ounce) wedge truffled pecorino
1 (1-pound) wedge Stilton blue cheese
1 (12-ounce) piece Brie
1 (8-ounce) piece herbed goat cheese, such as Fleur Verte
Fresh strawberries
Dried apricots
Fig jam
Crackers
1 dried fig ball, halved (optional)

Steps:

Arrange the fig leaves in a single layer on a 16- to 18-inch diameter round board or platter.
Place the grapes in the center of the board. Arrange the cheeses on the board around the grapes, cut sides facing out.
Nestle the strawberries between two of the cheeses to create a block of color. Nestle the apricots between two of the cheeses, also creating a block of color. Transfer the fig jam to a bowl and place it on the board. Arrange the crackers on the board around the cheeses. If using, place the fig ball on the board, cut sides up.