Christmas aperitif board with Langres and Epoisses cheeses

  • 6 pers.
  • 15 min
  • 0 min
  • easy
Planche apéritive de noël au Langres et à l’Epoisses

Ingredients

  • Cheeses: 1 Langres, 1 Époisses
  • Fresh fruit: pears, grapes, figs, clementines
  • Sweet accompaniments: jams, liquid honey
  • Bread and biscuits: slices of toasted farmhouse bread, various crackers
  • Dried fruit: walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts
  • Other accompaniments: olives, cured ham rolled around breadsticks
  • Drink: sweet white wine or Crémant de Bourgogne

Preparation

  • 1
    Prepare the cheeses: Place the Langres and Époisses in the centre of the board. Take them out of the fridge 30 minutes beforehand so that they are nice and creamy.
  • 2
    Add a touch of sweetness: Arrange fresh seasonal fruit and add jams and a small jar of liquid honey for those who like it sweet and sour.
  • 3
    Add a crunchy touch: Add slices of toasted farmhouse bread, a variety of crackers and a handful of dried fruit (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts).
  • 4
    Complete the board: Add a few olives and wrap some cured ham around the breadsticks for extra indulgence.
  • 5
    Careful presentation: Vary the heights and textures. Use small ramekins for the honey and jams. Alternate colours and shapes to create an attractive arrangement.
  • 6
    The perfect accompaniment: Pair this platter with a sweet white wine or a Crémant de Bourgogne for a festive tasting experience.

Trick

Feel free to personalise your board by adding other accompaniments to suit your tastes! Give free rein to your creativity for a convivial and delicious aperitif. Bon appétit and happy holidays!

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