Lavender Haze Cheese Platter (Printable version)

Elegant cheese board highlighting lavender goat cheese, ash brie, fresh figs, grapes, candied nuts, and honey drizzle.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz lavender-coated goat cheese, sliced into rounds
02 - 7 oz ash-rinded brie, cut into wedges

→ Accompaniments

03 - 1 cup seedless red or black grapes, halved
04 - 1/2 cup fresh figs, quartered (or dried figs if out of season)
05 - 1/4 cup candied walnuts or pecans
06 - 2 tbsp lavender honey or regular honey, for drizzling
07 - 1/2 cup edible flowers (such as violets or pansies), for garnish
08 - Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish

→ Bread & Crackers

09 - 1 small baguette, sliced and toasted (or gluten-free crackers as needed)
10 - 1 packet charcoal crackers or black sesame crackers

# Directions:

01 - Place the lavender-coated goat cheese rounds and ash-rinded brie wedges attractively on a large serving board with ample spacing.
02 - Distribute the halved grapes and quartered figs in small clusters around the cheeses to enhance visual appeal and accessibility.
03 - Evenly scatter the candied walnuts or pecans between the fruit and cheese to provide texture and sweetness balance.
04 - Lightly drizzle lavender honey over the goat cheese and offer additional honey on the side for guests.
05 - Decorate the entire board with edible flowers and fresh thyme sprigs to add color and a fragrant aroma.
06 - Place toasted baguette slices and charcoal or black sesame crackers alongside the cheeses and accompaniments.
07 - Present the assembled board immediately, inviting guests to create their own preferred combinations.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes 15 minutes but looks like you spent an afternoon planning it.
  • Everyone builds their own bites, which means no one's disappointed with their plate.
  • The floral notes make it feel special without requiring any actual cooking skills.
02 -
  • Cheeses taste better when they've had a few minutes to breathe—cold cheese from the fridge tastes muted compared to one at room temperature.
  • Edible flowers aren't just decoration; they actually taste like what they look like, so don't hide them under the other components.
03 -
  • Set up your board no more than 30 minutes before serving so the cheeses stay at the right temperature and the flowers don't wilt.
  • Invest in a really sharp cheese knife—it makes cutting and spreading easier and makes the presentation look more polished.
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