Gilded Lily Cheese Platter (Print)

Creamy white cheeses adorned with edible gold leaf and yellow flower petals create a luxurious centerpiece.

# Components:

→ 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 (marigold, calendula, chrysanthemum)
07 - 2 tbsp honey (optional, for drizzling)
08 - Fresh microgreens or herbs (optional)

→ Accompaniments

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

# Method:

01 - Place the white cheeses on a large serving platter, spacing them attractively.
02 - Using clean, dry tweezers or a fine brush, carefully apply small pieces of edible gold leaf onto each cheese surface.
03 - Gently scatter yellow edible flower petals over and around the cheeses.
04 - Drizzle honey over the cheeses if desired, then garnish with fresh microgreens or herbs.
05 - Serve the cheeses alongside thinly sliced baguette and assorted crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels impossibly fancy but takes just 15 minutes, giving you that thrill of pulling off something restaurant-worthy without the stress.
  • The combination of soft, creamy whites with a touch of shimmer and color makes people actually pause before eating, which is rare.
02 -
  • Edible gold and flowers must come from reputable sources; one batch of unlabeled petals taught me this lesson the hard way when a guest broke out in hives.
  • Cheeses taste infinitely better at room temperature, so pull them out 20 minutes before serving—cold cheese is muted cheese.
03 -
  • Buy gold leaf in advance and store it in a cool, dry place; it's surprisingly fragile but keeps indefinitely if treated gently.
  • If you're nervous about applying gold, practice on a piece of cheese you don't mind eating—your hands learn the touch after one or two tries.
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