Lavender Haze Cheese Board (Printer View)

A pastel-themed cheese board with lavender-infused cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, and edible flowers for elegant gatherings.

# What you'll need:

→ Cheeses

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

→ Fruits & Sweets

04 - 1 cup seedless purple grapes
05 - 0.5 cup fresh blueberries
06 - 0.5 cup pink dragon fruit, diced
07 - 0.3 cup violet-flavored or purple-hued hard candies
08 - 0.3 cup pastel-colored Turkish delight or rose-flavored marshmallows

→ Accompaniments

09 - 0.5 cup pale crackers such as water or rice crackers
10 - 0.25 cup toasted almonds
11 - Edible flowers (lavender, pansies, or violets), for garnish
12 - Honey, for drizzling

# Method:

01 - Place the lavender goat cheese, brie, and feta in soft, irregular clusters on a large serving board.
02 - Scatter seedless purple grapes, blueberries, and diced dragon fruit gently around the cheeses, maintaining a loose, ethereal composition.
03 - Nestle violet candies and pastel Turkish delight among the cheeses and fruits to introduce whimsical pops of color.
04 - Distribute pale crackers and toasted almonds in small piles or gentle patterns around the board.
05 - Decorate with edible flowers and drizzle honey over the cheeses as desired.
06 - Present immediately, allowing guests to combine flavors according to preference.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like edible art—your guests will actually pause to admire it before they eat, and that moment of wonder is half the magic
  • Zero cooking required means you can spend your energy on presentation instead of stress, which is the whole point of entertaining
  • The lavender note is subtle and sophisticated, never overwhelming, making it perfect for people who think they don't like floral flavors
  • It's naturally vegetarian and comes together in just 20 minutes, yet feels like you've spent hours crafting something special
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—keep your cheeses cool until the last possible moment. Warm brie and goat cheese lose their shape and visual appeal within minutes, so assemble no more than 15 minutes before serving, or keep the board in a cool place until guests arrive.
  • All flowers must be genuinely edible and pesticide-free; never use ornamental flowers from a florist. If you're uncertain about any flower, skip it rather than risk your guests' safety.
  • The lavender flavor is a secret note, not a shout—a pinch of culinary lavender is enough to evoke the dream without making people taste perfume. If you overshoot here, you've lost the magic.
03 -
  • If you're making this ahead, prepare everything except the arrangement itself. Keep cheeses covered and chilled, fruits in sealed containers, and flowers in a barely-damp paper towel in a cool place. The actual assembly takes just 10 minutes and should be done right before serving.
  • Invest in a beautiful serving board—even a simple wooden platter becomes part of the presentation and makes your arrangement look intentional rather than casual. The background you choose frames everything else.
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