Lavender Haze Cheese Board (Printable View)

Elegant cheese board with lavender goat cheese, ash-rinded brie, fresh figs, grapes, nuts, and floral accents.

# 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 - 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 It:

01 - Place lavender-coated goat cheese rounds and ash-rinded brie wedges spaced attractively on a large serving board.
02 - Position halved grapes and quartered figs in small clusters around the cheeses for visual appeal and easy selection.
03 - Distribute candied walnuts or pecans between the fruit and cheeses to balance texture and flavor.
04 - Lightly drizzle lavender or regular honey over the goat cheese and provide additional honey in small bowls.
05 - Enhance the presentation by garnishing with edible flowers and fresh thyme sprigs for color and aroma.
06 - Arrange toasted baguette slices and charcoal or sesame crackers around the platter to complement the cheeses.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to compose personalized bites from the assortment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required—literally just arranging beautiful things on a board, which means more time enjoying company and less time sweating in the kitchen.
  • The soft creaminess of goat cheese against the earthy ash rind of brie creates an unexpected textural love story that people notice immediately.
  • Lavender honey isn't just pretty; it genuinely tastes different, adding a subtle floral note that makes people pause and ask what the secret ingredient is.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—take your cheeses out of the fridge about 20 minutes before serving so they're soft enough to actually taste their flavor, not just their texture.
  • Edible flowers wilt quickly once arranged, so assemble the board no more than an hour before serving, or add the flowers just before guests arrive.
  • The contrast between the cool goat cheese and warm toasted bread is part of the experience, so don't prep the toast until right before serving.
03 -
  • Slice the goat cheese rounds with a hot, wet knife—dip it in hot water and wipe it clean between each slice so you get clean edges that look intentional, not mangled.
  • The edible flowers are delicate and bruise easily, so handle them as little as possible and add them to the board just before serving if you want them looking pristine.
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