Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSycamore RestaurantCheese Plate Recipe

Cheese Plate Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

A variety of hard and soft cheeses. Hemme Brothers(MO) black pepper cheddar, Terrell Farms(MO) camembert, Point Reyes Farmstead(CA) bleu cheese, elderberry jam, smoked almonds, house-made buttermilk crackers

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Ingredients

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Cheeses

Accompaniments

House-made buttermilk crackers

Method

Prepare the cheese plate

  1. 1

    Select and arrange cheeses

    Place the Hemme Brothers black pepper cheddar, Terrell Farms camembert, and Point Reyes Farmstead bleu cheese on a wooden board or serving platter, arranging them in a visually appealing manner.

  2. 2

    Add accompaniments

    Spoon the elderberry jam into a small bowl and place it on the board. Scatter the smoked almonds around the cheeses.

  3. 3

    Prepare the buttermilk crackers

    In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Cut in softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until a dough forms. Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into desired shapes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Serve the cheese plate with the house-made buttermilk crackers alongside the cheeses and accompaniments.

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