Gilded Lily Cheese Platter (Printable)

Creamy white cheeses adorned with edible gold leaf and vibrant yellow petals create a stunning centerpiece.

# What You 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 block-style feta, drained

→ Garnishes

05 - 1 to 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 serving (optional)

→ Accompaniments

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

# Directions:

01 - Place the white cheeses evenly spaced on a large serving platter.
02 - Using clean, dry tweezers or a fine brush, delicately place small pieces of edible gold leaf onto each cheese surface.
03 - Scatter yellow edible flower petals gently over and around the cheeses.
04 - Optionally drizzle with honey and top with fresh microgreens or herbs.
05 - Present with thinly sliced baguette and an assortment of crackers.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent all day preparing, but you're actually done in 15 minutes flat.
  • Every cheese offers something different—tangy, rich, creamy—so there's always another reason to reach for your knife.
  • Gold leaf and flower petals do all the visual heavy lifting, making you look like you know secrets you probably don't.
  • Naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable, so everyone at the table feels included.
02 -
  • Edible gold leaf tastes like nothing—it's purely visual theater, so don't worry about it overpowering the cheeses; it won't.
  • Always verify that flowers are labeled edible and sourced from a supplier you trust; some ornamental flowers are treated with pesticides.
  • The magic happens in the last five minutes before serving, so assemble this platter just as your guests are arriving.
03 -
  • Keep your tweezers or brush completely dry—any moisture will make the gold leaf stick and crumple, so have a clean cloth nearby.
  • Arrange this platter no more than 30 minutes before serving; cheeses dry out and flowers can wilt, but in that narrow window everything is at its peak.
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