Lavender Haze Cheese Platter (Printable)

Elegant cheese board with lavender goat cheese, ash rind brie, figs, grapes, nuts, and honey for a refined taste 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks showstopping but requires almost no cooking skill, just thoughtful assembly and an eye for beauty.
  • The lavender notes feel unexpected and special without being fussy or pretentious about it.
  • Guests can build their own bites, which means less work for you and more fun for everyone at the table.
02 -
  • Never slice the goat cheese more than a few hours ahead; it can dry out and lose that delicate, creamy quality that makes it special.
  • If edible flowers feel too precious or hard to source, skip them entirely rather than substituting with non-edible garnishes—the board is beautiful without them, and authenticity matters more than decoration.
  • Room temperature is key: cheeses taste richer and flavors are more pronounced when they're not cold, so patience before serving actually improves the experience.
03 -
  • Toast your baguette slices just before the meal starts so they stay crisp; they'll soften as the board sits, but starting crispy means they'll hold up longer.
  • Keep your board in a cool spot (not the fridge, but a cool room or shaded area) so the cheeses stay at that perfect eating temperature without hardening.
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