Cheese platter

Cheese platter is a low carbohydrate / keto friendly food item.

Overview

A Cheese Platter or Cheese Board is a curated selection of cheeses, often paired with accompaniments that enhance their flavors. Ideal for gatherings, events, or as an appetizer, cheese platters can be simple with just a few types of cheese, or elaborate with various cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and other accompaniments.

Preparation

Building a balanced cheese platter involves selecting cheeses of varying textures and flavors, from soft and creamy to hard and crumbly. Aesthetic presentation is crucial, as it's a dish that invites people to visually explore and choose from the array.

Ingredients

• Assorted cheeses (e.g., Brie, Camembert, Cheddar, Gouda, Blue Cheese, Feta)
• Cured meats (e.g., Prosciutto, Salami, Bresaola)
• Fresh fruits (e.g., grapes, apple slices, figs)
• Dried fruits (e.g., apricots, cranberries)
• Nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews)
• Olives or pickles
• Crackers or slices of baguette (optional for keto)
• Jams or honey
• Dark chocolate (optional)

Instructions

1. Start with the cheeses: Place them on a wooden board or platter, spaced out.
2. Add cured meats, folding or rolling them for presentation.
3. Intersperse with fresh fruits, which provide a refreshing contrast.
4. Scatter dried fruits and nuts around the board.
5. Add small bowls of olives or pickles.
6. If including, place crackers or bread slices. For keto-friendly, use almond flour crackers or omit altogether.
7. Finally, add small bowls of jams or honey for sweetness.

Nutritional Information

As this dish is highly customizable, the nutritional content varies. However, focusing on cheese, meats, and low-carb fruits will keep the net carbs low.

• Approximate Net Carbs (without bread/crackers): 5-8g per serving

External Sources

• Cheese.com - Comprehensive Cheese Information
• Delish's How to Make a Cheese Board