Lavender Haze Cheese Platter (Printable)

A stunning cheese board featuring lavender goat cheese, ash-rinded brie, figs, grapes, nuts, and honey.

# What You'll 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 - 0.5 cup fresh figs, quartered (or dried figs when out of season)
05 - 0.25 cup candied walnuts or pecans
06 - 2 tbsp lavender honey or regular honey, for drizzling
07 - 0.5 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 preferred)
10 - 1 packet charcoal crackers or black sesame crackers

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Place the lavender-coated goat cheese rounds and ash-rinded brie wedges evenly spaced on a large serving board.
02 - Distribute the halved grapes and quartered figs in small clusters around the cheeses for visual appeal and easy serving.
03 - Sprinkle candied walnuts or pecans between the fruit and cheeses to add texture and flavor contrast.
04 - Lightly drizzle lavender honey over the goat cheese rounds; provide extra honey in small bowls on the side.
05 - Decorate the platter with edible flowers and fresh thyme sprigs to enhance color and aroma.
06 - Arrange toasted baguette slices alongside charcoal or black sesame crackers around the board.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to assemble their own curated bites.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when honestly it takes about fifteen minutes and requires zero cooking.
  • Every bite is a little different—you're not just eating cheese, you're discovering new combinations with every combination you make.
  • Guests always feel special when they see it, and that emotional payoff is half the meal.
02 -
  • Take your cheeses out of the fridge about 15 minutes before serving; cold cheese tastes muted, and you want those flavors to sing.
  • Edible flowers aren't just for looks—they taste delicate and a little bit like what they smell like, so taste one first to get a sense of the flavor before committing them all to the board.
03 -
  • Buy your cheese the day before if possible and keep it in the fridge; it'll stay fresher and you'll have one less thing to do when guests arrive.
  • If the room is warm, assemble the board no more than 30 minutes before serving so nothing starts to weep or wilt.
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