Secret Garden Cheese Cubes (Printable Version)

Whimsical garden-themed appetizer with cheeses, edible flowers, and fresh microgreens arranged beautifully.

# What You 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the cheddar, goat cheese, and Gruyère cubes evenly across a large serving board, leaving space between each type.
02 - Generously sprinkle microgreens over the cheese cubes to partially conceal them.
03 - Nestle edible flowers among the microgreens to create a vibrant, garden-like presentation.
04 - Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the greens and flowers if desired.
05 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper evenly across the arrangement.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to discover cheese cubes hidden beneath the foliage.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when it actually takes 20 minutes flat.
  • Guests actually interact with their food instead of just grabbing a plate and moving on.
  • It works for vegetarians, gluten-free diets, and anyone who appreciates cheese enough to seek it out under flowers.
02 -
  • Check that your flowers are actually labeled as edible—ornamental flowers from the garden center are beautiful but absolutely not food.
  • If your microgreens wilt before guests arrive, a quick 10-minute bath in ice water brings them back to life.
03 -
  • Cube your cheeses just before assembling—this keeps them looking fresh and prevents the edges from drying out.
  • The secret to making this look intentional rather than scattered is to arrange the flowers in loose clusters rather than spreading them evenly across the board.
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