Secret Garden Cheese Cubes (Printable Version)

Delicate cheese cubes nestled among microgreens and edible flowers for a fresh, garden-inspired starter.

# 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 - Place the cheddar, goat cheese, and Gruyère cubes evenly across a large serving board or platter, spacing the different cheeses apart.
02 - Scatter the microgreens generously over the cheese cubes, partially concealing them.
03 - Tuck edible flowers among the microgreens to create a vibrant, garden-inspired display.
04 - Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the greens and flowers if desired.
05 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the arrangement to taste.
06 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to forage for the cheese cubes hidden beneath the greens and flowers.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, yet it feels impossibly fancy—perfect for when you want to impress without the stress.
  • Your guests become active participants, foraging through flowers to find hidden cheese, which makes the whole experience playful and memorable.
  • The variety of textures and flavors keeps each bite surprising, from creamy goat cheese to nutty Gruyère to sharp cheddar.
02 -
  • All flowers must be explicitly labeled as edible and pesticide-free; farmers markets are your safest bet, but verify with the vendor before buying.
  • Assemble this dish no more than an hour before serving, or the microgreens will begin to wilt and lose their vibrant texture under the weight of the flowers and cheese.
03 -
  • Buy your flowers and microgreens the morning of serving—they're fragile and won't hold up overnight, no matter how carefully you store them.
  • Use a very sharp knife to cube the cheeses cleanly so they look intentional, especially the goat cheese, which can crumble if handled roughly.
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