Elegant cheeses paired with grapes, figs, nuts, honey, and edible flowers for a refined grazing experience.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz lavender-coated goat cheese, sliced into rounds
02 - 7 oz ash-rinded brie, cut into wedges
→ Accompaniments
03 - 1 cup seedless red or black grapes, halved
04 - 1/2 cup fresh figs, quartered (substitute dried figs if out of season)
05 - 1/4 cup candied walnuts or pecans
06 - 2 tbsp lavender honey or regular honey, for drizzling
07 - 1/2 cup edible flowers (such as violets or pansies), for garnish
08 - Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish
→ Bread & Crackers
09 - 1 small baguette, sliced and toasted (or gluten-free crackers as needed)
10 - 1 packet charcoal crackers or black sesame crackers
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the lavender-coated goat cheese and ash-rinded brie on a large serving board, arranging them with space for accompaniments.
02 - Position halved grapes and quartered figs in small clusters around the cheeses to enhance presentation and accessibility.
03 - Distribute candied walnuts or pecans evenly between the fruit and cheese sections to add texture and flavor contrast.
04 - Lightly drizzle lavender or regular honey over the goat cheese, reserving additional honey on the side for guests.
05 - Decorate the arrangement with edible flowers and fresh thyme sprigs to introduce color and aromatic notes.
06 - Place toasted baguette slices and charcoal crackers on the board, ensuring a balanced distribution.
07 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to create personalized combinations.
