The Gilded Lily Cheese Platter (Printable)

A luxurious cheese board adorned with edible gold leaf and yellow flower petals, ideal for festive gatherings.

# 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 for garnish, optional

→ Accompaniments

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

# Method:

01 - Place the white cheeses evenly spaced on a large serving platter.
02 - Using clean, dry tweezers or a fine brush, carefully apply small pieces of edible gold leaf onto the surface of each cheese.
03 - Gently scatter the yellow edible flower petals over and around the cheeses.
04 - Optionally drizzle honey over the cheeses and garnish with fresh microgreens or herbs.
05 - Present the cheeses alongside sliced baguette and assorted crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required means you can assemble this while still getting ready for guests.
  • The contrast between silky goat cheese, rich brie, and bright white ricotta makes every bite different.
  • Edible gold and flowers transform something simple into an edible centerpiece that gets people talking.
02 -
  • Edible flowers are not the same as ornamental flowers—verify the source and that they're grown for consumption, never treated with pesticides.
  • Gold leaf is surprisingly sticky when your fingers are even slightly damp, so have paper towels ready and work with dry hands.
  • Arrange this platter no more than an hour or two before serving, or the cheeses will start to look tired and the flowers may wilt.
03 -
  • Source your edible flowers from a farmers' market or specialty grocer where you can ask how they were grown and handled.
  • If gold leaf feels too extravagant, try edible pearl dust or a light spray of edible shimmer for a softer effect that still catches the light.
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