Lavender Haze Cheese Platter (Printable)

Elegant cheese board with lavender goat cheese, ash-rinded brie, fruits, nuts, honey drizzle, and floral accents.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place the lavender-coated goat cheese and ash-rinded brie on a large serving board, spacing them attractively.
02 - Position grapes and figs in small clusters around the cheeses for visual appeal and easy access.
03 - Scatter candied walnuts or pecans between the fruit and cheese.
04 - Lightly drizzle lavender honey over the goat cheese and provide extra on the side.
05 - Decorate the board with edible flowers and fresh thyme sprigs to add color and aroma.
06 - Place toasted baguette slices and charcoal crackers on the board.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to build their own combinations.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when you actually spent fifteen minutes, which is the best kind of kitchen magic.
  • The floral notes from lavender honey and edible flowers make people pause and actually taste what they're eating instead of just grabbing.
  • There's no cooking involved, so you can pour yourself a glass of wine and arrange things at your own pace.
02 -
  • Slice the lavender goat cheese just before serving so it stays creamy and beautiful instead of drying out on the board.
  • If your brie is very cold, let it sit out for five minutes before serving so people can actually taste how buttery and soft it is.
03 -
  • Arrange your board no more than an hour before serving so everything stays fresh and the honey doesn't get sticky.
  • Use a very sharp cheese knife—it makes slicing clean and prevents the delicate cheeses from crumbling or tearing.
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