Lavender Haze Cheese Platter (Printable Version)

An elegant board with lavender goat cheese, ash-rinded brie, figs, grapes, nuts, honey, and edible flowers for sophisticated grazing.

# List of Ingredients:

→ 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 unavailable)
05 - 1/4 cup candied walnuts or pecans
06 - 2 tablespoons lavender honey or regular honey, for drizzling
07 - 1/2 cup edible flowers (e.g., 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 lavender-coated goat cheese and ash-rinded brie on a large serving board, spacing pieces attractively.
02 - Cluster grapes and figs around the cheeses to enhance visual appeal and accessibility.
03 - Evenly distribute candied walnuts or pecans between the fruit and cheese clusters.
04 - Lightly drizzle lavender honey over the goat cheese and provide extra honey on the side.
05 - Decorate the platter with edible flowers and fresh thyme sprigs to introduce color and aroma.
06 - Place toasted baguette slices and charcoal or black sesame crackers on the board for serving.
07 - Present immediately, allowing guests to compose personalized bites.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that takes fifteen minutes, perfect for when you want to impress without stress.
  • The lavender isn't overwhelming—it's a sophisticated whisper that makes people pause and ask what they're tasting.
  • Building your own bites from this board feels like play, not eating.
02 -
  • Toast your baguette close to serving time—cold baguette against warm cheese doesn't sing the way it should.
  • Don't buy pre-sliced goat cheese; slice it yourself so the lavender coating stays intact and beautiful.
  • If your brie isn't ripe, give it an hour at room temperature before serving—cold brie is a tragedy.
03 -
  • Bring everything to room temperature for at least thirty minutes before serving—cold cheese is muted, and you want every note to sing.
  • Source your edible flowers from specialty food suppliers or farmers markets, never ornamental florists; the difference is everything.
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