Gilded Lily Cheese Platter (View Print Version)

Creamy white cheeses with gold leaf and yellow flower petals create a striking celebratory centerpiece.

# 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 block-style feta cheese, drained

→ Garnishes

05 - 1–2 sheets edible gold leaf
06 - 2 tbsp yellow edible flower petals (e.g., marigold, calendula, chrysanthemum)
07 - 2 tbsp honey (optional, for drizzling)
08 - Fresh microgreens or herbs (optional, for serving)

→ Accompaniments

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

# Method:

01 - Place the white cheeses evenly spaced on a large serving platter to create an attractive presentation.
02 - Using clean, dry tweezers or a fine brush, delicately position small pieces of edible gold leaf onto the surface of each cheese.
03 - Lightly scatter yellow edible flower petals over and around the cheeses for a vibrant visual effect.
04 - Optionally drizzle honey over the cheeses and garnish with fresh microgreens or herbs to enhance flavor and appearance.
05 - Accompany with slices of baguette and assorted crackers immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Looks like you hired a caterer but takes just 15 minutes and requires zero cooking skills.
  • Every cheese tastes different—from tangy goat to buttery brie to fresh ricotta—so there's a moment of discovery with each bite.
  • Tastes expensive without the price tag because edible flowers and gold leaf transform humble ingredients into something that feels like a celebration.
02 -
  • Wet hands, tweezers, or cheese will absolutely destroy gold leaf—it fragments and becomes invisible, so patience and dryness are non-negotiable.
  • Remove cheeses from the fridge 20 minutes before serving so they soften slightly and flavors can actually be tasted instead of muted by coldness.
03 -
  • Gold leaf bought from art supply stores is NOT food-safe—spend a little extra and source it from a reputable food supplier so you're not serving people something questionable.
  • Edible flowers are a gateway to understanding that food and beauty aren't separate things—once you start using them, you notice flowers everywhere and wonder what else you've been missing.
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