Lavender Haze Cheese Platter (Printable)

A stunning cheese board with lavender goat cheese, ash-rinded brie, fruits, nuts, and floral garnishes for a refined spread.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# Cooking steps:

01 - Place the lavender-coated goat cheese slices and ash-rinded brie wedges evenly spaced on a large serving board.
02 - Distribute halved grapes and quartered figs in small clusters surrounding the cheeses for visual interest and easy serving.
03 - Sprinkle the candied walnuts or pecans between the fruit and cheese to add texture and flavor contrast.
04 - Lightly drizzle lavender or regular honey over the goat cheese, offering additional honey on the side if desired.
05 - Decorate the platter with edible flowers and fresh thyme sprigs, enhancing color and aroma.
06 - Arrange toasted baguette slices and charcoal or black sesame crackers on the board for accompaniment.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to create their own perfect combinations.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when you actually spent 15 minutes, which is the best kind of magic.
  • There's something about lavender and cheese that makes everyone feel like they're somewhere more sophisticated than their own kitchen.
  • You're not cooking anything, just curating, which means you can make this even when you're tired.
02 -
  • Take your cheeses out of the fridge about 20 minutes before serving—cold cheese tastes muted and less interesting, while cheese at room temperature shows off its real personality.
  • The longer you spend arranging, the more your guests will feel like this is special, so take your time with spacing and color balance instead of just piling things on.
03 -
  • If you can't find pre-coated lavender goat cheese, buy plain goat cheese rounds and dust them yourself with culinary-grade dried lavender mixed with a tiny bit of edible glitter for that same visual effect.
  • Prep everything except the edible flowers and thyme the morning of, then do the final garnish just before guests arrive—this keeps those delicate flowers looking fresh and fragrant.
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