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Modern cheese platter

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  • Prep Time5 mins
  • Total Time5 mins
  • Makes4 to 6 servings with 1/3 cup (75 mL) sauce
*PLUS Cooking time: 8 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup port

  • 1/4 cup honey

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

  • wedges Stilton, brie and cheddar

  • 1 cup mixed or smoked nuts

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, optional

  • 6 dried figs, thinly sliced

  • 1 large bunch grapes

  • crackers, sliced baguette or flatbread

Instructions

  • In a small frying pan, stir port with honey and vinegar. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium. Stir often until thick and syrupy, 8 to 10 minutes. Sauce will keep well, covered at room temperature, up to 2 days.

  • To serve, bring cheeses to room temperature. Toss nuts with cranberries and figs. Place cheeses on a platter or board and nut mixture in a bowl. Snip grapes into small bunches and add to platter with crackers. Drizzle a little sauce over cheeses, then pour remainder into a bowl and serve on the side. Provide plates for guests to place an assortment of nibbles. Don't forget napkins.


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 85, Protein 0.1g, Carbohydrates 18.6g.

Instead of overwhelming your budget with a big platter of cheeses, dress up two of your faves (one hard, one soft) with nuts, fruit and a drizzle of balsamic-infused port sauce for a dramatic display.

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