Garden Gate Cheese Lattice (Printer View)

Stunning lattice of cheese slices and cracker strips for elegant entertaining or snacks.

# What You'll 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 0.4 inch wide strips
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

# Method Steps:

01 - Lay out a clean rectangular serving board or platter.
02 - Position thin cheese slices and cracker strips in alternating horizontal rows, leaving small gaps between pieces.
03 - Weave vertical rows of cheese and cracker strips over and under the horizontal rows, alternating types to form a lattice pattern with visual contrast.
04 - Neatly trim any overhanging edges for a tidy presentation.
05 - Sprinkle chopped chives and poppy seeds over the lattice and drizzle honey if desired.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to break portions from the lattice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent all day preparing when you really just needed 20 minutes and a sharp knife
  • Every bite offers different flavor combinations as people break off their own pieces
  • You can prep it entirely ahead and arrange it just before guests arrive, which means less stress and more time enjoying company
02 -
  • Use a mandoline or a very sharp knife for your cheese slices because even thickness is what makes weaving possible. Uneven slices will either break or slide around when you try to weave them.
  • Chill your cheeses for at least an hour before slicing if you have the time. Cold cheese holds its shape better and weaves like a dream. I learned this the hard way after wrestling with room-temperature cheddar for twenty frustrating minutes.
03 -
  • If a piece breaks while you're weaving, don't stress. Just tuck it in and move forward because once the whole platter is together, no one will notice that one imperfect moment.
  • The real secret is doing a test weave with one row before you commit to the whole platter. It takes thirty seconds and gives you the confidence to do the rest perfectly.
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