Pin It A beautifully arranged platter inspired by the elegance of a rose garden, featuring delicate floral flavors, fresh fruits, artisanal cheeses, and edible flowers—perfect for a romantic picnic or special occasion.
This platter brings an elegant touch to casual gatherings and is always a hit among friends and family.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g creamy brie cheese, 80 g aged manchego cheese sliced, 80 g herbed goat cheese shaped into small rounds
- Fruits: 1 cup fresh strawberries halved, 1/2 cup raspberries, 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, 1/2 pear thinly sliced
- Accents & Garnishes: 1/4 cup candied pecans, 2 tbsp rose petal jam, 2 tbsp wildflower honey, 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds, 2 tbsp dried apricots sliced, edible rose petals (unsprayed food-grade), edible violets or pansies (optional)
- Accompaniments: 1/2 French baguette sliced, 8–10 thin water crackers
Instructions
- Arrange Cheeses:
- Arrange the cheeses on a large serving platter spacing them to allow room for other components.
- Arrange Fruit:
- Fan out the fruit around the cheeses grouping strawberries raspberries grapes and pear slices for visual appeal.
- Add Accents:
- Add candied pecans dried apricots and pomegranate seeds in small clusters or ramekins.
- Add Jams & Honey:
- Spoon rose petal jam and wildflower honey into small bowls or directly onto the platter.
- Add Edible Flowers:
- Artfully tuck edible rose petals and violets among the other ingredients.
- Accompaniments:
- Place the baguette slices and water crackers around the edge of the platter.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately allowing guests to build their own romantic bites.
Pin It This platter often sparks wonderful conversations and creates memorable moments among loved ones.
Notes
For extra romance chill the platter slightly before serving and pair with a sparkling rosé or floral white wine. Add thinly sliced prosciutto or smoked salmon for a non-vegetarian option. Substitute cheeses to taste burrata or camembert work beautifully.
Required Tools
Large serving platter or board Small bowls or ramekins Paring knife Cheese knife
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheeses) gluten (baguette crackers) and nuts (pecans). Check all labels especially for edible flowers and jams for potential allergens.
Pin It With just a bit of preparation this elegant platter brings a touch of romance to any occasion.