Description
A festive holiday appetizer platter featuring homemade, crisp rosemary crackers paired with a curated selection of hard and soft cheeses, fresh fruits, and honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 4–6 tablespoons cold water
- 8 oz aged sharp cheddar, cubed
- 8 oz brie or camembert wheel
- 4 oz goat cheese log
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup red grapes
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and finely chopped rosemary.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Gradually stir in cold water until a stiff dough forms. Knead gently on a floured surface for 1 minute.
- Roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness on parchment paper and cut into small rectangles. Prick each with a fork.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are light golden brown. Let cool completely on the pan.
- Arrange the cheddar cubes, brie, and goat cheese on a wooden board.
- Fill the remaining spaces with the cooled rosemary crackers, grapes, and dried apricots.
- Add a small bowl of honey and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American