Lavender Haze Cheese Board (Printable)

Pastel cheeses, purple grapes, dragon fruit, violet candies, and edible flowers create an ethereal cheese board experience.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz lavender-infused goat cheese (or regular goat cheese 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 candies (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 crackers or rice crackers)
10 - 1/4 cup toasted almonds
11 - Edible flowers (lavender, pansies, or violets), for garnish
12 - Honey, for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Place the lavender goat cheese, brie, and feta in soft, irregular clusters across a large serving board.
02 - Gently scatter purple grapes, blueberries, and diced dragon fruit around the cheeses, maintaining a loose, dreamlike composition.
03 - Nestle violet candies and pastel Turkish delight among the cheeses and fruits to introduce whimsical color accents.
04 - Place crackers and toasted almonds in small piles or scatter gently to enhance textural contrast.
05 - Decorate with edible flowers and drizzle honey sparingly over the cheeses, if desired.
06 - Present immediately to allow guests to combine flavors as preferred.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It requires zero cooking and just twenty minutes of gentle arrangement, making it perfect for when you want to impress without the stress.
  • The combination of creamy cheeses, tart fruits, and delicate floral notes creates a flavor experience that feels both luxurious and surprising.
  • It's an edible work of art that becomes the conversation starter at any gathering, inviting guests to slow down and savor each thoughtful pairing.
02 -
  • Not all flowers are created equal—verify that every edible flower you use is genuinely food-safe and has never been sprayed with pesticides. This is non-negotiable for peace of mind and safety.
  • The temperature of your cheeses matters more than you might think. Remove brie and goat cheese from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before serving so they reach that perfect creamy texture that makes people close their eyes in appreciation.
  • The board will look most stunning in the first 30 minutes. If you're making this ahead, keep components separate and assemble just before guests arrive.
03 -
  • Make lavender-infused goat cheese ahead by mixing in culinary lavender the morning of and letting it rest in the refrigerator—the flavor deepens and becomes more integrated.
  • If violet candies are difficult to find, high-quality rose macarons or even white chocolate truffles dusted with edible glitter work beautifully and maintain the whimsical aesthetic.
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