Lavender Haze Cheese Platter (Printable Version)

Elegant cheese board with lavender goat cheese, ash brie, grapes, figs, nuts, honey, and floral garnishes.

# The Ingredients 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Place lavender-coated goat cheese and ash-rinded brie attractively spaced on a large serving board.
02 - Position halved grapes and quartered figs in small clusters surrounding the cheeses.
03 - Distribute candied walnuts or pecans evenly between the fruit and cheese clusters.
04 - Lightly drizzle lavender or regular honey over the goat cheese and provide additional honey on the side.
05 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh thyme sprigs to enhance visual appeal and aroma.
06 - Arrange toasted baguette slices and charcoal or black sesame crackers on the board.
07 - Present immediately to allow guests to assemble their preferred combinations.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent fifteen minutes thinking like an artist.
  • No cooking required means you can make this while wearing your nicest clothes without panic.
  • The combination of creamy, floral, sweet, and savory works like a conversation between old friends.
02 -
  • Arrange everything just before serving—cheeses warm slightly at room temperature, which actually improves their texture and flavor.
  • The edible flowers matter more than you think; they're not decorative afterthoughts but flavor and aroma contributors that complete the experience.
03 -
  • Buy the lavender goat cheese last and keep it cool until the moment you arrange—it shows off best when it hasn't been warming in your hands.
  • Toast the baguette the morning of and store it in an airtight container; it'll stay crispy but benefit from being fresh rather than piping hot at service time.
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