Lavender Haze Cheese Board (Printable Page)

Pastel cheese board with lavender goat cheese, fruits, floral garnishes, and sweet violet accents.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

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

→ Fruits & Sweets

04 - 1 cup seedless purple grapes
05 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
06 - 1/2 cup diced pink dragon fruit
07 - 1/3 cup violet-flavored or purple hard candies
08 - 1/3 cup pastel-colored Turkish delight or rose-flavored marshmallows

→ Accompaniments

09 - 1/2 cup pale crackers such as water or rice crackers
10 - 1/4 cup toasted almonds
11 - Edible flowers like lavender, pansies, or violets for garnish
12 - Honey for drizzling

# Steps:

01 - Place the lavender goat cheese, brie, and feta in soft, irregular clusters on a large serving board.
02 - Distribute the purple grapes, blueberries, and diced dragon fruit gently around the cheeses, creating a loose, ethereal layout.
03 - Nestle violet candies and pastel Turkish delight among the cheeses and fruits for whimsical color accents.
04 - Place pale crackers and toasted almonds in small piles or scatter lightly across the board.
05 - Top with edible flowers and lightly drizzle honey over the cheeses if desired.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to combine flavors according to their preference.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely stunning with minimal effort—your guests will think you spent hours creating art when really you just arranged beautiful ingredients mindfully.
  • The combination of creamy cheeses, tart fruits, and delicate floral notes creates a sophisticated flavor journey that feels entirely new and memorable.
  • It's vegetarian, naturally beautiful, and works perfectly for everything from casual afternoons to elegant soirées without any cooking required.
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  • Assemble your board no more than 2-3 hours before serving. The cheeses will start to sweat and lose their pristine appearance if left out too long, and fresh fruits can begin to oxidize. Last-minute assembly means everything stays at its most beautiful and fresh.
  • Always taste your culinary lavender before using it in the goat cheese—some varieties are much stronger than others. Start with just a whisper and taste as you go. Too much lavender can taste soapy, and you're going for dreamy, not floral-forward.
  • The quality of your edible flowers matters enormously. Buy from reputable sources that specialize in culinary flowers, or grow your own. Store-bought ornamental flowers are often treated with pesticides and are genuinely unsafe to eat.
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—serve the board at room temperature or just slightly chilled. Cheese that's too cold loses its creamy appeal and delicate flavor complexity.
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  • Create visual balance by imagining your board as four quadrants, making sure each section has a mix of textures and colors. This prevents any one area from feeling too crowded or too bare, and it ensures guests can approach from any angle and find something beautiful to choose from.
  • Use odd numbers when arranging items—three clusters of grapes instead of four, five piles of crackers instead of six. Odd numbers feel more organic and naturally beautiful to the human eye, creating that effortless, dreamy effect you're after.
  • Chill your serving board in the freezer for 10 minutes before arranging if you can. This keeps soft cheeses from warming too quickly and helps everything stay pristine throughout your gathering.
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