Lavender Haze Cheese Board (Printer View)

Elegant cheese board with lavender goat cheese, ash-rinded brie, figs, walnuts, honey drizzle, and floral garnishes.

# 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 - 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 desired)
10 - 1 packet charcoal or black sesame crackers

# Method:

01 - Position the lavender-coated goat cheese rounds and ash-rinded brie wedges attractively on a large serving board, allowing space between each.
02 - Place halved grapes and quartered figs in small clusters around the cheeses to enhance visual appeal and accessibility.
03 - Scatter candied walnuts or pecans evenly between the fruit and cheeses.
04 - Lightly drizzle lavender honey over the goat cheese and provide extra honey on the side.
05 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh thyme sprigs to introduce color and aroma.
06 - Arrange toasted baguette slices and charcoal or sesame crackers alongside the board.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to create personalized bites.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks stunning without requiring any actual cooking, just thoughtful arrangement.
  • The lavender note ties everything together in a way that feels intentional and sophisticated.
  • You can prepare it in minutes but feel like you've made something restaurant-worthy.
02 -
  • Lavender can easily become soapy if you use too much, so a thin coating on store-bought goat cheese is better than overdoing it yourself.
  • The ash on brie isn't just decoration, it helps the cheese develop subtle mushroom and mineral notes that balance the floral elements.
03 -
  • Prepare everything except the honey drizzle ahead of time, then add it right before serving so the board still has energy when guests arrive.
  • If you can't find lavender-coated goat cheese, roll fresh rounds in culinary lavender yourself for the same effect.
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