Tessellation Triangle Platter (Print)

A vibrant platter of cheeses and fruits cut into uniform triangles, arranged in a seamless geometric pattern.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 ounces aged Manchego, chilled
02 - 3.5 ounces sharp white cheddar, chilled
03 - 3.5 ounces creamy Havarti, chilled

→ Vegetables & Fruit

04 - 1 medium cucumber
05 - 1 medium watermelon radish, peeled
06 - 1 ripe mango, peeled
07 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded
08 - 1 small ripe avocado, firm
09 - 1 small cooked beet, peeled

→ Crackers & Accents

10 - 6 large gluten-free crackers or lavash sheets
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh microgreens
12 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils

→ Optional Accompaniments

13 - 2 tablespoons honey or fig jam
14 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
15 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Clear a large, clean cutting board or work surface and place a damp towel underneath to prevent slipping. Gather all ingredients and necessary tools before starting to ensure an efficient workflow.
02 - Using a ruler and a sharp chef’s or slicing knife, slice each ingredient into 1/4 inch thick slabs. Then trim slabs into equilateral triangles approximately 2 inches per side. For uniformity, use a 2-inch triangle cookie cutter if available. Keep ingredients chilled if they become too soft during cutting.
03 - Arrange triangles tightly on your serving board starting from one corner, interlocking pieces without gaps. Alternate colors and textures to create a harmonious mosaic effect that is flat and continuous.
04 - Trim crackers or lavash into matching 2-inch triangles and integrate them seamlessly into the pattern. Scatter microgreens and pomegranate arils in natural gaps to add freshness and bursts of color.
05 - Drizzle honey or dot fig jam sparingly across the arrangement if desired, then season lightly with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-worthy but requires zero cooking—just precision and patience, which means you can focus on the art instead of stress
  • Your guests will photograph it before eating it, I promise
  • Once you master the triangle-cutting technique, you'll find yourself applying it to everything from cheese platters to dessert presentations
02 -
  • Assemble this platter no more than 2 hours before serving, and preferably just 30 minutes before guests arrive. The cucumber releases water, the cheese begins to soften, and the avocado oxidizes—you want maximum freshness and crispness when people actually see it
  • The sharpness of your knife matters more than anything else in this recipe. A dull knife crushes ingredients and creates ragged edges that make the whole tessellation look sloppy. If your knife isn't sharp enough to shave your arm hair, sharpen it first
03 -
  • If your knife starts sticking to soft cheese, dip the blade in hot water and dry it between cuts—the warmth helps it glide through without crushing the ingredient
  • The secret to perfect triangle crackers is to place them on a cutting board, score lightly with your ruler and knife first to mark where to cut, then apply full pressure on the second stroke—this prevents crackers from shattering
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