Garden Gate Lattice Platter (Printable)

Thin cheese slices woven with crunchy cracker strips create an elegant lattice platter for any gathering.

# 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 strips approximately 0.4 inch wide
05 - 3.5 oz sesame crackers, cut into strips

→ Garnishes (optional)

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange a clean rectangular serving board or platter on your workspace.
02 - Place cheese slices and cracker strips in alternating horizontal rows across the board, leaving small gaps between pieces.
03 - Starting from one edge, interlace vertical strips of cheese and crackers by weaving them over and under the horizontal rows, alternating types for visual contrast.
04 - Neatly trim any overhanging pieces to present a clean lattice shape.
05 - Sprinkle chopped chives and poppy seeds evenly across the lattice. Drizzle honey over the top if desired.
06 - Present immediately, suggesting guests break off portions directly from the lattice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you truly spent just twenty minutes, which is the best kept secret of entertaining
  • Every guest becomes a kid again, breaking off pieces from the lattice like they're discovering edible architecture
  • The combination of sharp, nutty, and creamy cheeses with crispy textures creates a symphony of flavors that feels gourmet but requires zero cooking
02 -
  • The crispness is everything. Once this sits around, the crackers start absorbing moisture and lose their snap. Assemble it as close to serving as possible, ideally within thirty minutes.
  • Invest in a sharp knife or even better, a mandoline slicer. Uneven cheese slices will ruin the visual effect and make weaving frustrating. The knife work is half the recipe here.
03 -
  • Chill your cheeses for at least an hour before slicing. Cold cheese is cooperative cheese, and it slices cleanly without tearing or crumbling
  • If you want to add vegetables like cucumber or radish slices, slice them paper-thin and pat them dry with a paper towel before weaving so they don't introduce moisture that softens everything else
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