Gilded Lily Cheese Platter (Print Version)

A luxurious cheese board featuring creamy white cheeses, edible gold leaf, and bright 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 block-style feta, drained

→ Garnishes

05 - 1–2 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 (optional, for serving)

→ Accompaniments

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

# How to Make:

01 - Place the white cheeses attractively spaced on a large serving platter.
02 - Using clean tweezers or a fine brush, delicately position small pieces of edible gold leaf onto each cheese surface.
03 - Carefully scatter the yellow edible flower petals over and around the cheeses.
04 - Optionally drizzle honey over the cheeses and garnish with fresh microgreens or herbs.
05 - Present the platter alongside baguette slices and assorted crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comes together in 15 minutes, yet looks like you spent hours planning it.
  • A conversation starter that lets each cheese shine without demanding cooking skills.
  • Gluten-free and vegetarian, so you're not hunting for alternative versions last-minute.
02 -
  • Gold leaf tears if your hands are even slightly damp—I learned this the hard way, standing in front of guests with shredded foil. Use tweezers and keep your workspace bone-dry.
  • Not all edible flowers taste good; some are bitter or floral in a way that clashes with cheese. Buy from a specialty supplier and ask questions about flavor profile.
  • Take this platter out of the fridge 20 minutes before serving so the cheeses soften into their best selves and the flavors wake up.
03 -
  • Toast your baguette lightly under the broiler for a minute or two—it gives you crunch without stealing attention from the cheeses, and it's harder to tear apart when people reach.
  • If you're nervous about the gold leaf, practice with one small piece before your guests arrive; it's easier than it looks and a lot more forgiving if you're gentle.
Go Back