Copper Coil Cheddar Apricots (Printable Version)

A flavorful spiral combining sharp cheddar and sweet dried apricots for a stunning appetizer presentation.

# What You Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 5 oz sharp orange cheddar cheese, thinly sliced

→ Fruit

02 - 3 oz dried apricots, thinly sliced

# How To Make It:

01 - On a large serving plate or cheese board, start at the outer edge and alternate slices of cheddar and apricot, forming a continuous spiral toward the center.
02 - Overlap the cheese and apricot slices slightly to achieve a smooth, uninterrupted coil.
03 - Continue layering until all the cheddar and apricot slices are used and the spiral is complete.
04 - Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by crackers or toasted nuts.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required—just 10 minutes between inspiration and serving.
  • The sweet-and-sharp contrast tastes way more expensive than it actually is.
  • People always stop mid-conversation to ask how you made it look so intentional.
02 -
  • Room-temperature cheese gets soft and won't hold its shape, so keep it cold until the last moment—even 10 minutes in the fridge before serving makes the difference.
  • A slightly dull knife can tear cheddar; use something sharp enough that the cheese wants to be sliced, not dragged.
03 -
  • A vegetable peeler creates paper-thin cheese ribbons that spiral even more elegantly than straight slices.
  • Let the apricots soften slightly at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing—they cut more smoothly and taste fresher.
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