Lavender Haze Cheese Board (Print version)

An elegant board combining lavender goat cheese, ash-rinded brie, fruits, nuts, and honey for a refined tasting experience.

# What You 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:

01 - Place lavender-coated goat cheese rounds and ash-rinded brie wedges on a large serving board with even spacing for visual appeal.
02 - Position halved grapes and quartered figs in small clusters around the cheeses to enhance accessibility and presentation.
03 - Distribute candied walnuts or pecans evenly between the fruit and cheese for textural contrast.
04 - Lightly drizzle lavender honey over the goat cheese, providing extra honey on the side for guests.
05 - Decorate the platter with edible flowers and fresh thyme sprigs to add color and aromatic complexity.
06 - Arrange toasted baguette slices and charcoal or black sesame crackers on the board for accompaniment.
07 - Present immediately, allowing guests to create personalized bites from the assortment.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It requires absolutely no cooking and comes together in 15 minutes, which means you can impress people with zero stress.
  • The lavender and floral notes create an unexpected sophistication that makes guests feel special without you breaking a sweat.
  • Every bite is different depending on what you combine, so even you'll discover new flavor combinations as you graze.
02 -
  • If you arrange the board more than 30 minutes before serving, cover it loosely with plastic wrap; exposed cheese can develop a thin film that changes texture and appearance.
  • The edible flowers fade fast once they warm up and sit in humid air, so add them literally right before guests arrive for maximum visual impact.
  • Lavender-coated goat cheese can be tricky to slice cleanly if it's too cold; let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes and use a hot, damp knife wiped between cuts.
03 -
  • Toast your baguette slices yourself rather than buying them pre-toasted; they'll be crunchier and warmer, which makes the cheese taste creamier by contrast.
  • If you can't find lavender-coated goat cheese, buy plain goat cheese and roll the soft sides in culinary lavender buds yourself—it takes 30 seconds and tastes just as good.
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