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Ina Garten’s Ultimate Cheese Platter | Barefoot Contessa | Food Network
Ina arranges the ultimate cheese platter featuring a nutty Brie, a pungent blue cheese and creamy goat cheese!
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Ultimate Cheese Platter
RECIPE COURTESY OF INA GARTEN
Level: Easy
Total: 10 min
Active: 10 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients
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)
Directions
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.
Cook’s Note
You can order lemon and Galax leaves from your florist.
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@Chachagone
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
The cheese alone will be as much as a person’s weekly paycheck ha.
@truecynic1270
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Would you suggest cutting the grapes into pick up-able clusters? And "no cutting the cheese into pieces?" Love the mound of grapes in the middle! It's great to learn about the do's and don'ts even at 'this 'later' stage in life!! Thank you!
@user-rx7xx3hl1f
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
What does one do as a hostess with people bringing their pets to the 🎄 party….🤔
@JP-js4gx
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Lovely $300 cheese board!
@suejones2815
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Why aren’t there any nuts on the cheeseboard ? I love nuts with cheese
@user-ml8ku9zq6e
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Nice Ina 🧀 🤙🍍🏝 2:50
@Renmpa
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Nice! But this should be considered an appetizer, with already cut, small pieces of cheese because people may feel intimidated by cutting cheese, especially the soft kind.
@MistrBlistr
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
“If you can’t afford to assemble a $500 cheese platter, then you’re no friend of mine.”
@MistrBlistr
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
“If you didn’t make the cheese yourself, you can always have it flown in.”
@rob2beExact
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Free time in the East Hamptons 💰
@user-fj1em6tf9p
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Not kidney healthy foods
@user-jt7ou4rv4c
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Beautiful and easy to follow
@yoya4766
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
She can't even put a few strawberries on the plate without trembling hands. So cack handed. Goes to show how on tv all the work is done by assistants.
@user-qy2mg7kq7c
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Pretty cool looks scrumptious 👍 now I wanna make one😄
@nadineliavaa595
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
I thought her motto was “store bought is fine”
@gabriellepeter755
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Beautiful!
@xelakram
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Super!
@dobazajr
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
I had Cheese and Charcuterie board last Christmas 2020 and everyone was in awe because not only beautiful on the table but also convenient because there is no cooking involved.
@chiaradamore-klaiman8692
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Who wrote the copy for this description? ‘Nutty’ brie? Maybe they just have yet to eat brie😅
@SeCret-bi1ep
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
I love ina ,she’s always been my fave 😊
@nicholasbogosian5420
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
I feel like she could have stopped
@lisanester3338
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
I’ve never seen a dried fig ball before. Where can you get one?
@glamdolly30
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
That block of cheese with truffles alone would cost around 100 bucks! But an impressive platter can be achieved without breaking the bank, if you shop at a good budget supermarket like Aldi or Lidl – immediately you'll pay a fraction of what a posh deli would charge for similar items. Once the packaging is off and it's presented well, your guests don't know what you paid!
Aldi has a good assortment of cheeses and cooked meats/pate, plus fresh fruit and crudites (carrot/celery/cucumber sticks, baby tomatoes, green/spring onions, etc), assorted nuts, inexpensive jars of olives, onion marmalade/chutneys and pickles, boxed crackers, bread sticks etc. And you can make a tempting display with some less expensive swaps – eg apple or pear slices for the grapes and strawberries (just remember to put the slices in lemon juice before serving, to stop them turning brown).
Whole peaches go beautifully with cheese and cold meats, and look gorgeous. I guess Ina's fig tree wasn't fruiting, as fresh figs would be a perfect addition to the platter too! Dates are another option.
I like the idea of producing this for guests after the main course. It means those who might still be peckish after dinner can fill up (I never want to send anyone home hungry!) and it looks so pretty, it provides an opportunity for some excitement after the main event. If your party is seasonal you can even add festive touches, eg mince pies/candy canes at Christmas, little chocolate Easter eggs, Halloween candy etc. Again Aldi sells a great range of chocolates and candy at purse friendly prices.
A platter like this could be the basis of a light meal in itself. As a European, I would add a separate bread basket with freshly baked baguette/focaccia slices, and a dish of butter is an absolute must in my book! Give everyone a decent sized plate and cutlery, and they can help themselves to a delicious cold meal you didn't have to cook – and if you shop smart, didn't cost the earth either. Ina's right, putting together a cheese/charcuterie platter for guests is creative and fun. Best of all you're not sweating over the oven, you get to be present and enjoy your own party!
@_poetz9738
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Idk IG, this is not that great. I was expecting more from you. Still love your work though.
@danieltongaww
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Can u eat fig leaves
@davidwise9487
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
It takes a little while,requires no cooking , and looks great!
You’re so much fun to watch.
Your personality and humor makes cooking fun!
Bravo!
@gabe7631
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
that fast forward would be brilliant for connecting to a younger audience through tiktok. it may seem silly but i loved watching ina growing up. she's why i started cooking.
@danf4447
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
yeah, great 150-200 dollars worth of cheese and you havent even served the main course yet!! and no charcuterie board. welcome to a 6-700 dinner party !! :(- not including 3-400 worth of wine..!! maybe this is how they do it in the hamptons but in the other 98% we cant do that.
@maciedillon6702
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
i loooove Ina! always have!
@davidtodd5142
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
I'm trying to play 'Price is Right' – my guess – $650
@manusholder8224
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Ina Garten's Ultimate Cheese Platter is truly a masterpiece! It's a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. The selection of cheeses she chooses is impeccable, showcasing a variety of flavors and textures that complement each other perfectly. The platter is beautifully arranged with an assortment of crackers, bread, fruits, and other accompaniments, making it a visual delight. Ina's attention to detail and her knowledge of flavors truly shines through in this cheese platter creation. It's a true masterpiece that elevates any gathering or special occasion. Bravo, Ina Garten, for your incredible Ultimate Cheese Platter!
@Carrot196
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
European here: don’t put strawberries on a cheese platter
@mebner13
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
The dirty little secret of east Hampton is that their seasons are too short for figs to grow. Lolol
@rosemundyee6863
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
don’t you cut the grapes in small section so will be easier when helping yourself. I do that, am I doing it incorrectly. What’s your advice!!!
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@Brittney1986
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
I love Ina’s classy style! This turned out beautifully.
@ritamiller1852
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Who can afford this 200.00 cheese board?
@roxannedyer
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Yum! 😋
@byronskoretz7650
December 19, 2023 at 2:44 am
Just wondering if you could wear a push up bra. You look….😢