cheese plate

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A cheese plate is a selection of cheeses arranged on a platter or board, typically served as an appetizer or course.

The presentation usually includes accompaniments like crackers, bread, fruit, nuts, or honey.

A cheese plate at a restaurant or party signals a certain sophistication: We ordered the cheese plate to share while we looked at the menu.

Related

appetizer · happy hour · dinner party · camembert · cheddar · gouda · fig · honey · almonds · olives · spread · platter · wedge · rind · pairing · board · cutting board · manchego

Categories
Opposites
food presentation format

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Shared melted dipping dish

raclette · cheese soup · cheese fondue · hot pot · melted cheese

culinary sophistication/formality

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Aerosolized processed cheese spread

string cheese · Cheez Whiz · Velveeta · processed cheese · cheese puffs

food category

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Arrangement of cut produce

crudités · dessert plate · sashimi platter · vegetable tray · bread basket

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G