Garden Gate Lattice Cheese Platter (Printable)

Thin cheese slices and crispy cracker strips woven into an elegant lattice for sophisticated entertaining.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
02 - 3.5 oz Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
03 - 3.5 oz Gouda cheese, thinly sliced

→ Crackers

04 - 5.3 oz rectangular whole-grain crackers, cut into long strips about 0.4 inch wide
05 - 3.5 oz sesame crackers, cut into strips

→ Garnishes (optional)

06 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
07 - 1 tbsp poppy seeds
08 - 1 tbsp honey for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Place a clean rectangular serving board or platter on a stable surface.
02 - Lay cheese slices and cracker strips alternately in horizontal rows across the board, spacing slightly between each piece.
03 - Starting at one end, weave vertical rows of cheese and cracker strips over and under the horizontal rows, alternating types to enhance visual contrast.
04 - Neatly trim any excess pieces at the edges for a clean presentation.
05 - Sprinkle with chopped chives and poppy seeds. Drizzle honey over the lattice if desired.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to break off portions from the lattice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when it actually takes just twenty minutes, making you the hero of any gathering
  • The interplay of creamy cheeses and crispy crackers creates layers of texture and flavor that keep people coming back for more
  • It's vegetarian, naturally elegant, and works for casual appetizers or sophisticated dinner parties without any apologies
02 -
  • The cheese must be sliced thin enough to weave without snapping but firm enough to hold its shape. I learned this the hard way with room-temperature cheese that was far too soft. Always slice your cheese straight from the fridge for best results.
  • Timing matters more than you'd think. Assemble this no more than fifteen minutes before serving, as room temperature will eventually soften your cheese and undermine the structure. The moment it's done, it should go straight to the table.
03 -
  • Keep your cheese chilled until the last possible moment. Cold cheese is crisp and weaves beautifully. Warm cheese becomes stubborn and wants to stick to itself.
  • A sharp knife or mandoline is your best friend here. Dull knives will tear the cheese and crackers, creating a ragged appearance instead of clean, beautiful pieces.
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