Name: Stilton with Della Robbia Fruits and Nuts
Yield: Makes about 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 Stilton. A good cheese shop or a well-stocked supermarket should have baby Stilton (the smaller rounds are available only during the holidays). A quarter of a whole Stilton wheel will work, too.; 2 Lemon leaves and pine boughs.; 3 Dried fruits such as apricots, Calimyrna and Black Mission figs, and tart cherries.; 4 Shelled hazelnuts and almonds.

This festive arrangement was inspired by the popular holiday wreaths decorated with fruits. They take their name from Luca Della Robbia, the 15th-century Florentine sculptor known for crafting lifelike garlands of leaves and fruits.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 8 servings

Ingredients

1 Stilton. A good cheese shop or a well-stocked supermarket should have baby Stilton (the smaller rounds are available only during the holidays). A quarter of a whole Stilton wheel will work, too.

2 Lemon leaves and pine boughs.

3 Dried fruits such as apricots, Calimyrna and Black Mission figs, and tart cherries.

4 Shelled hazelnuts and almonds.

Preparation

To assemble: Overlap leaves around outside edge of round serving platter. Place cheese in the middle and cluster fruits and nuts decoratively around the cheese. Serve with crackers.

TagsItalian European Blue Cheese Cheese Dairy Fig Fruit Almond Nut Starter Dinner Gluten Free Vegetarian Quick Easy No-Cook Bon Appétit

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