The Ouroboros Circle Platter (Print version)

An elegant, circular arrangement of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers ideal for sharing at gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 2.8 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls

→ Meats (optional; omit for vegetarian)

04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
05 - 2.8 oz salami, folded

→ Crackers & Bread

06 - 1 handful artisanal crackers, fanned (for the head)
07 - 6 small baguette slices

→ Fresh Fruits

08 - 1 cup red grapes, in small clusters (for the tail)
09 - 1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
10 - 1 sliced fig (optional)

→ Nuts & Accents

11 - ⅓ cup roasted almonds
12 - ⅓ cup marcona almonds
13 - 2 tbsp honey
14 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary sprigs

# How to Make:

01 - Select a large, round platter or board suitable for arranging ingredients.
02 - Fan the artisanal crackers at one point on the platter to create the circle’s head.
03 - Place cheeses and optional meats in alternating segments around the circle.
04 - Insert small baguette slices into the open spaces, curving them around the ring.
05 - Position grape clusters opposite the crackers to complete the tail segment of the ring.
06 - Distribute mixed berries, nuts, and optional fig slices in the remaining spaces for visual and textural interest.
07 - Drizzle honey over goat cheese balls and sprinkle with fresh rosemary sprigs.
08 - Ensure the arrangement forms a continuous ring, with the cracker head meeting the fruit tail.
09 - Present immediately, inviting guests to break the circle as they enjoy.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It looks so impressive your guests will think you spent hours in the kitchen, yet it takes just 25 minutes of pure assembly joy
  • Every element sits in harmony—soft brie next to crunchy almonds, sweet grapes beside salty prosciutto—creating flavor combinations that surprise and delight
  • The circular presentation feels intentional and meaningful, turning a simple appetizer platter into a conversation starter about tradition, cycles, and the beauty of balance
02 -
  • The circular arrangement must be planned before you start placing anything—I learned this by making a beautiful platter and realizing halfway through that my proportions were off and the circle would be broken
  • Room temperature is everything: take your cheeses out 15-20 minutes before assembly so they're inviting to eat, not cold and firm from refrigeration
  • The honey drizzle should be done last, just before serving—if you do it too early, it can seep into other elements and make things sticky in unwanted ways
03 -
  • Assemble everything on the platter itself rather than in advance—this keeps crackers crisp, cheese at the perfect temperature, and honey ready to drizzle at the last possible moment
  • If you're making this ahead, keep all components separate in small bowls and assemble just 30 minutes before guests arrive; the freshness matters more than convenience
  • The true secret isn't the ingredients—it's the intention you bring to arranging them, and that shows in the final presentation
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