Art Deco Arch Cheese Platter (Printable)

An elegant, tiered cheese and fruit display inspired by 1920s architectural style, perfect for stylish 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, 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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Arrange thin slices of cheddar, Gruyère, and Manchego in symmetrical, tiered fan shapes on a large platter, overlapping the slices slightly to form three distinct arches.
02 - Position wedges of brie at the base of each cheese arch to resemble a solid foundation.
03 - Set blue cheese triangles at the top-center of each arch to mimic the pointed tips of architectural arches.
04 - Fill gaps between the arches with bunches of green and red grapes, sliced pears, and apples to add color and freshness.
05 - Distribute roasted almonds and halved dried apricots artfully across the platter.
06 - Drizzle honeycomb or quality honey near the brie sections to provide a sweet contrast.
07 - Place sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the platter edges for convenient serving.
08 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks so dramatic and intentional that people always assume you spent hours planning it, when really you just need a good eye and some patience.
  • The symmetry means there's always a beautiful slice waiting for you, and the ritual of deconstructing an arch is oddly satisfying.
  • You can prep it all ahead and chill it, so hosting becomes less stressful and more about enjoying the moment.
02 -
  • Invest in a good wire cheese slicer—it's the difference between clean architectural lines and ragged edges that kill the whole aesthetic.
  • Slice everything just before assembly or your fruit will oxidize and your cheeses will dry out, so timing matters more than you'd think.
03 -
  • Cut all your fruit and cheese the morning of if you can, store them separately on damp paper towels, and assemble just before people arrive for maximum freshness.
  • A chilled board stays more stable than a room-temperature one, and everything photographed better under soft, natural light near a window.
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