Gilded Lily Cheese Platter (Printable Version)

Creamy white cheeses adorned with gold leaf and yellow flower petals create a stunning elegant centerpiece.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz goat cheese log (chèvre)
02 - 5.3 oz triple-cream brie
03 - 5.3 oz fresh ricotta
04 - 5.3 oz block-style feta, drained

→ Garnishes

05 - 1–2 sheets edible gold leaf
06 - 2 tbsp yellow edible flower petals (e.g., marigold, calendula, chrysanthemum)
07 - 2 tbsp honey (optional, for drizzling)
08 - Fresh microgreens or herbs (optional, for serving)

→ Accompaniments

09 - 1 baguette, thinly sliced (gluten-free option available)
10 - Assorted crackers

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Place the white cheeses evenly spaced on a large serving platter.
02 - Using clean, dry tweezers or a fine brush, delicately apply small pieces of edible gold leaf onto each cheese surface.
03 - Lightly distribute yellow edible flower petals over and around the cheeses.
04 - Drizzle honey if desired and garnish with fresh microgreens or herbs.
05 - Present alongside thinly sliced baguette and an assortment of crackers.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It feels impossibly fancy but asks nothing of you except good cheese and a steady hand with tweezers.
  • Five-star presentation that actually gets people talking, because gold leaf and flowers catch the light in a way plain cheese never does.
  • No cooking required—just arrangement, which means you can prepare this while guests arrive without breaking a sweat.
02 -
  • Gold leaf clings to anything moist, so apply it to cheese surfaces only—it'll stick without help, but never touch it with bare fingers or it becomes invisible.
  • Source your edible flowers and gold leaf from specialty food suppliers, not craft stores; the difference in quality and safety is absolute.
  • Assemble this no more than 30 minutes before serving so the cheese stays at its best and the flowers don't begin to wilt.
03 -
  • Keep your cheese at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving so the textures soften and flavors open up—cold cheese is muted cheese.
  • Chill your serving platter in the fridge for 30 minutes before arranging; cold ceramic keeps the cheese from sliding around and softening too quickly.
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