Copper Coil Cheddar Apricots (Printable)

Spiral layers of sharp cheddar and sweet dried apricots create a visually appealing, flavorful starter.

# What You Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 5 oz sharp orange cheddar cheese, thinly sliced or cut into ribbons

→ Fruit

02 - 3 oz dried apricots, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - On a large serving plate or cheese board, begin at the outer edge and alternate slices of cheddar and apricot, creating a continuous spiral inward.
02 - Overlap the cheese and apricot slices slightly to ensure a smooth, connected spiral.
03 - Continue layering until all ingredients are incorporated and the spiral is fully formed.
04 - Present the spiral coil promptly, optionally accompanied by crackers or toasted nuts.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It's edible theater—guests always ask how you arranged it so perfectly, and the truth is delightfully simple.
  • The contrast between tangy cheddar and sweet apricot hits your palate in the most satisfying way, no other components needed.
  • Zero cooking means zero stress; you can prepare it while your oven handles the main dish.
02 -
  • Cold cheese ribbons hold their shape far better than room-temperature cheese; chill it for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  • Apricots release moisture as they sit, so arrange this dish no more than 15 minutes before serving, or the cheese will begin to weep.
03 -
  • A very sharp knife or a mandoline makes ribbon-cutting almost effortless; dull blades tear the cheese and bruise the apricots.
  • If your spiral ever feels loose or chaotic mid-arrangement, remember that overlapping each slice by the same amount will pull everything back into visual harmony.
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