Secret Garden Cheese Flowers (Print)

Cheese cubes hidden in microgreens and edible flowers for a stunning, fresh starter presentation.

# Components:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cut into small cubes
02 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, cut into small cubes
03 - 3.5 oz Gruyère, cut into small cubes

→ Greens & Flowers

04 - 2.6 oz microgreens (pea shoots, radish greens, or mixed micro herbs)
05 - 1 cup edible flowers (nasturtiums, pansies, violets, borage, calendula, etc.)

→ Garnish & Extras

06 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional, for drizzling)
07 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place cheese cubes evenly across a large serving board or platter, spacing each cheese variety distinctly.
02 - Sprinkle microgreens liberally over the cheese cubes, partially concealing them.
03 - Nestle edible flowers amongst the microgreens to create a vibrant, garden-inspired display.
04 - Optionally, lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the greens and flowers for enhanced flavor.
05 - Lightly season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to forage for cheese cubes beneath the foliage.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • It looks like a botanical installation but takes just twenty minutes from fridge to table.
  • Guests engage with their food in a playful way, hunting for flavor rather than being handed a plate.
  • The combination of creamy cheese, peppery microgreens, and floral notes creates unexpected depth on the palate.
02 -
  • Always source edible flowers from specialty suppliers or farmers markets labeled specifically for eating—ornamental flowers are treated with pesticides that make them dangerous.
  • Cut cheese into small cubes no more than an hour before serving so they don't dry out or lose their shape from the air.
03 -
  • Add thin radish or cucumber slices for unexpected crunch that contrasts beautifully with creamy cheese.
  • Pair with a crisp white wine or sparkling rosé that echoes the fresh, garden-forward nature of the dish.
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