PRO TIPS FOR STYLING A MEMORABLE FESTIVE PLATTER

• Cut your cheeses in triangles, and position them such that they always point inwards. Little trinkets or porcelain saucers make the platter look more expensive.

•Use shelled nuts like sunflower seeds and pistachios to add texture to your platters.

•Alternate the colours of the kuehs to make a rainbow wheel. Don't be afraid to leave the kueh out at room temperature, as refrigerating it hardens the texture.

• Think out of the box: Garnishes like nori sheets or furikake seasoning in your cheese platter give it a more Japanese-inspired feel. Or serve kueh with chopsticks for an unusual experience, treating it like nigiri sushi – and maybe serve it with a gula melaka dip.