Summer Fruit and Cheese Board

Name: Summer Fruit and Cheese Board
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: Brie cheese, feta cheese, white cheddar cheese slices and garlic-herb cheese spread; mozzarella balls; watermelon; strawberries; tomatoes; RITZ Crackers, TRISCUIT Crackers and WHEAT THINS Original Snacks; raspberry jam; basil

Celebrate summer with a charcuterie board filled with cheese, cracker and fruit appetizer bites, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

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Makes 16 servings.

Ingredient list

Brie cheese, feta cheese, white cheddar cheese slices and garlic-herb cheese spread
Bocconcini fresh mozzarella balls
Sliced watermelon
Fresh blueberries, raspberries and strawberries
Chopped tomatoes
RITZ Crackers, TRISCUIT Crackers and WHEAT THINS Original Snacks
Seedless raspberry jam
Fresh herbs, such as mint, thyme and basil

Directions

Place cheeses, fruits, tomatoes, crackers and bowl of jam on large board or platter.

Garnish with herbs.

Serve with additional crackers in bowls or in baskets next to board.

Cheese boards can be prepared for any number of servings, depending on the size of the gathering. Use a guideline of 1 oz. cheese and 1 oz. crackers per person. For a well-balanced board, fill in any empty spaces on board with fruit. For the 16 servings shown here, figure on purchasing a total of 1 lb. cheese. Have plenty of RITZ Crackers, TRISCUIT Crackers and WHEAT THINS Original Snacks available for guests to choose from along with seasonal fruit.

Recipe Tips

Special ExtraUse small cookie cutter to cut cheddar and watermelon slices into star shapes. The brie and feta can also be cut into star shapes using a larger cookie cutter.
Vary the Cheese and FruitsFor a more interesting board, serve 3 or 4 varieties of cheeses featuring a variety of textures, shapes and flavors. Soft, semi-soft and firm cheese; cubes, slices, logs and wedges all add more interest. Choose fruits that are in season and have complementary flavors, textures and shapes, such as clusters of grapes, sliced crisp apples and pears, and soft berries.
Cheese TipsFor best flavor, let the cheeses sit for about 15 min. at room temperature before serving. Soft, semi-soft and firm cheese; cubes, slices, logs and wedges all add more interest. If serving a wedge or full piece of cheese, be sure to place a knife on the board for each variety of cheese you are serving.