Secret Garden Appetizer (Printable Version)

Whimsical garden appetizer featuring cheese cubes hidden under fresh microgreens and edible flowers for a stunning presentation.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - Distribute the cubed cheeses evenly on a large serving board or platter, leaving space between each variety.
02 - Sprinkle microgreens liberally over the cheese cubes to partially conceal them.
03 - Nestle edible flowers among the microgreens, crafting a vibrant, garden-inspired appearance.
04 - Optionally, drizzle extra virgin olive oil lightly over the greens and flowers.
05 - Finish by sprinkling flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
06 - Present immediately and invite guests to forage for the cheese cubes beneath the floral and green elements.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent twenty minutes arranging beautiful things.
  • Guests become active participants in their own meal, which somehow makes everything taste better.
  • Every bite is a surprise since nobody quite knows what cheese is hiding under which flower.
02 -
  • Source your flowers from a trusted vendor or grow them yourself—grocery store flowers are often treated with chemicals that aren't meant for eating.
  • Assemble this no more than 20 minutes before serving so the microgreens stay crisp and the whole arrangement doesn't wilt from condensation.
03 -
  • Cut your cheeses into roughly equal-sized cubes so no single piece feels like the prize—everyone should have an equal chance at discovery.
  • If microgreens are expensive in your area, use a mix of baby spinach and pea shoots to bulk up the volume while keeping costs down.
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