Lavender Haze Cheese Platter (Print)

Elegant cheese board with lavender goat cheese, brie, fruits, nuts, and floral accents for sophisticated grazing.

# Components:

→ 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 - ½ cup fresh figs, quartered (or dried figs if out of season)
05 - ¼ cup candied walnuts or pecans
06 - 2 tbsp lavender honey or regular honey, for drizzling
07 - ½ 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 - Position the lavender-coated goat cheese rounds and ash-rinded brie wedges attractively on a large serving board.
02 - Distribute halved grapes and quartered figs in small clusters around the cheeses for both visual appeal and accessibility.
03 - Evenly sprinkle the candied walnuts or pecans between the fruit and cheese sections.
04 - Lightly drizzle lavender honey over the goat cheese; provide additional honey on the side.
05 - Decorate the board with edible flowers and fresh thyme sprigs to enhance color and aroma.
06 - Place toasted baguette slices and charcoal or black sesame crackers alongside the cheese selection.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to create their own preferred combinations.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like a work of art but takes just 15 minutes, so you can actually enjoy your guests instead of sweating in the kitchen.
  • The lavender-goat cheese combination feels fancy without being fussy, and everyone assumes you spent hours planning it.
  • You can prep components ahead and assemble moments before serving, turning any gathering into something memorable.
02 -
  • Don't slice the goat cheese until just before serving, or it'll start to oxidize and turn beige instead of staying that stunning purple.
  • If the brie is very firm, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cutting—it'll be easier to work with and taste infinitely better.
  • Edible flowers from the grocery store sometimes taste like nothing, so source them from a specialty market or grower if you can, because they're really meant to be eaten.
03 -
  • Toast your baguette slices in a 350°F oven for about 8 minutes—they'll stay crispy through the entire gathering, not turn soggy after 20 minutes like pan-toasted ones.
  • Buy slightly more candied nuts than you think you'll need; they disappear first, and you want plenty for guests to discover.
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