Gilded Lily Cheese Platter (Printable)

A luxurious cheese assortment adorned with edible gold leaf and bright yellow flower petals.

# 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 feta, block style, drained

→ Garnishes

05 - 1 to 2 sheets edible gold leaf
06 - 2 tablespoons yellow edible flower petals (marigold, calendula, chrysanthemum)
07 - 2 tablespoons 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

# Directions:

01 - Place the white cheeses on a large serving platter with even spacing for an elegant presentation.
02 - Using clean, dry tweezers or a fine brush, delicately apply small pieces of edible gold leaf onto the surface of each cheese.
03 - Lightly scatter yellow edible flower petals over and around the cheeses to enhance visual appeal.
04 - Optionally drizzle honey over the cheeses and garnish with fresh microgreens or herbs for added flavor and color.
05 - Present the platter alongside thinly sliced baguette and assorted crackers for guests to enjoy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly fancy but takes just 15 minutes, which means you can actually enjoy your own party.
  • The combination of creamy, tangy, and rich cheeses keeps people at the platter way longer than expected.
  • It handles dietary restrictions gracefully—vegetarian, gluten-free swaps work seamlessly.
02 -
  • Edible flowers must come from actual edible-flower suppliers, not regular florists—ornamental flowers are sprayed with chemicals that won't kill you but will taste bitter and strange.
  • Room-temperature cheese tastes infinitely better than cold cheese; take it out of the fridge 20 minutes before serving and watch the flavor bloom.
  • Gold leaf is completely neutral; it's there to catch light and confidence, nothing more.
03 -
  • Serve this on a dark slate or marble platter so the gold and yellow pop against the background; a white platter dilutes the drama.
  • Have a small cheese knife for each variety so people can taste them separately, or let the board speak for itself if you're going for pure elegance over functionality.
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