Secret Garden Cheese Bites (Print Version)

Delicate cubes of cheese nestled under edible flowers and microgreens create a colorful, garden-inspired bite.

# 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 1/2 oz microgreens (pea shoots, radish greens, or mixed micro herbs)
05 - 1 cup edible flowers (nasturtiums, pansies, violets, borage, calendula)

→ 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 the cheese cubes evenly across a large serving board or platter, spacing each cheese variety apart.
02 - Generously cover the cheese cubes with microgreens, partially concealing them from view.
03 - Nestle edible flowers among the microgreens, crafting a vibrant, garden-like appearance.
04 - Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the greens and flowers if desired.
05 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
06 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to forage for cheese cubes beneath the foliage.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing, but you'll have it ready in 20 minutes flat.
  • Guests become interactive foragers, turning an appetizer into a conversation starter and an adventure.
  • The contrast of cool, creamy cheese against peppery microgreens and delicate floral notes feels genuinely elegant without pretension.
02 -
  • Edible flowers and microgreens can wilt quickly, so assemble this no more than 30 minutes before serving—I learned this after a flower drooped sadly halfway through a dinner party.
  • Source all flowers and greens from suppliers explicitly marked as food-safe; ornamental varieties are often treated with pesticides that you absolutely do not want on your cheese board.
03 -
  • Cut your cheese cubes slightly larger than you think—delicate, tiny cubes disappear too easily and frustrate your foragers.
  • If your guests seem hesitant, model the behavior by picking through the board yourself, praising each discovery; people will follow your lead and soon be laughing and pointing at hidden treasures.
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