Pink Petal Watercolor Wash (Printable)

A beautiful pink and red platter featuring delicate layers of meats, cheeses, vegetables, and fruits in artistic style.

# Ingredient List:

→ Charcuterie

01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced and shaped into small roses
02 - 3.5 oz mortadella, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

03 - 6 to 8 small pink radishes, thinly sliced
04 - 1 watermelon radish, thinly sliced
05 - 1 small cooked beet, thinly sliced

→ Cheeses

06 - 3.5 oz pink-hued cheese (e.g. port wine Derby, rosé goat cheese, or berry-washed rind cheese), sliced
07 - 3.5 oz brie or camembert, cut into wedges

→ Bread & Crackers

08 - 1 small baguette, sliced (or gluten-free crackers)
09 - 1 package rice crackers

→ Fruits

10 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
11 - 1 cup raspberries

→ Garnish

12 - Edible rose petals or microgreens (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange a large platter or board as your presentation base.
02 - Roll or fold prosciutto slices into rose-like shapes and place them evenly across the platter.
03 - Fold mortadella slices loosely and arrange beside the prosciutto roses.
04 - Scatter overlapping thin slices of pink radishes, watermelon radish, and beet in gentle, fanned layers to simulate watercolor brush strokes.
05 - Place slices of pink-hued cheese and wedges of brie or camembert in small groups near the meats and vegetables for color harmony.
06 - Arrange baguette slices and rice crackers along one edge or interspersed softly throughout the platter.
07 - Add halved strawberries and raspberries in modest piles to brighten the overall palette and add sweetness.
08 - Scatter edible rose petals or microgreens over the platter to enhance elegance.
09 - Present immediately, inviting guests to explore combinations of flavors and textures.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but it's genuinely ready in twenty minutes—the ultimate elegant shortcut.
  • Every element is a different flavor and texture adventure, so there's something for everyone at your table.
  • The color story is so cohesive and pretty that it becomes the centerpiece itself, no flowers needed.
02 -
  • The watermelon radish will oxidize and lose its vibrant color if you slice it too far in advance, so save that for the very last minute before serving.
  • If your baguette slices are too thick or stale, they'll feel heavy against all the delicate ingredients—thin slicing and a light toast makes all the difference in how the platter feels to eat.
03 -
  • Invest in a good mandoline slicer if you make platters regularly—it transforms radishes and beets into those nearly translucent, elegant slices that make all the difference in how refined the final platter looks.
  • Chill your platter board in the freezer for ten minutes before assembling if it's a warm day—this keeps delicate ingredients fresher longer and prevents cheese from sweating.
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