Lavender Haze Cheese Board (Printable Version)

Pastel cheeses paired with purple grapes, dragon fruit, nuts, and floral accents create a dreamy spread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz lavender-infused goat cheese (or regular goat cheese blended with culinary lavender)
02 - 4.2 oz brie or triple cream cheese, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz creamy white feta, cubed

→ Fruits & Sweets

04 - 1 cup seedless purple grapes
05 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
06 - 1/2 cup pink dragon fruit, diced
07 - 1/3 cup violet-flavored or purple-hued hard candies
08 - 1/3 cup pastel-colored Turkish delight or rose-flavored marshmallows

→ Accompaniments

09 - 1/2 cup pale crackers (water or rice crackers preferred)
10 - 1/4 cup toasted almonds
11 - Edible flowers (lavender, pansies, or violets) for garnish
12 - Honey, for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Position the lavender goat cheese, brie slices, and feta cubes in irregular clusters over a large serving board.
02 - Gently place purple grapes, blueberries, and diced dragon fruit around the cheeses to create a loose, artistic composition.
03 - Nestle violet-flavored candies and pastel Turkish delight or rose marshmallows amongst the cheeses and fruits for accentuated color.
04 - Sprinkle crackers and toasted almonds in small groups or scattered fashion around the board.
05 - Decorate with edible flowers and lightly drizzle honey over the cheeses if desired.
06 - Present immediately to allow guests to sample and combine flavors freely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes just twenty minutes to create something that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, which honestly feels like the best kind of cheating.
  • The combination of creamy, fruity, and floral flavors creates this unexpected harmony that makes people pause and really taste each bite.
  • It's a conversation starter—guests always ask about the edible flowers and lavender cheese, giving you permission to share the story of how it came to be.
02 -
  • The temperature matters more than you'd think—cold cheeses are stiff and flavorless, but cheese at room temperature reveals all its creamy complexity. Set everything out about thirty minutes before serving.
  • Edible flowers can make or break this whole vision, so triple-check that yours are actually safe to eat and pesticide-free. I learned this lesson when I almost used florist flowers that looked identical to culinary ones.
  • The lavender flavor should be a whisper, not a shout. Too much and it tastes medicinal; just right and it feels like a secret you're sharing with each guest.
03 -
  • Toast your almonds just thirty minutes before serving and you'll understand why this detail matters—the aroma and the flavor intensity completely transform the entire board's impact.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep all components separate and refrigerated until you're ready to compose. Then let everything sit out while you gather your guests—the gentle warming makes every flavor more expressive and complex.
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