Garden Gate Lattice Platter (Printable Version)

A visually striking lattice of thin cheeses and cracker strips, perfect for elegant gatherings or casual snacking.

# 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 long strips about 0.4 inches wide
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

# Directions:

01 - Place a clean rectangular serving board or platter on the workspace.
02 - Arrange thin slices of cheese and cracker strips alternately in horizontal rows across the board, leaving slight gaps between pieces.
03 - Weave vertical rows of cheese slices and cracker strips over and under the horizontal rows, alternating cheese and cracker types for visual contrast to form a lattice.
04 - Neatly trim any excess pieces along the edges to create a clean finish.
05 - Sprinkle finely chopped chives and poppy seeds over the lattice and drizzle honey if desired.
06 - Present immediately and encourage guests to break off portions from the lattice.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly elegant but takes just 20 minutes, making you look like a kitchen artist without the stress
  • Guests can't resist breaking off pieces, turning your appetizer into an interactive experience that naturally sparks conversation
  • You can customize it endlessly with different cheeses and crackers based on what you love, so it never feels repetitive
02 -
  • Slice your cheese on a mandoline if you have one—a knife can crumble the edges and ruin the clean lines you've worked so hard to create
  • The crackers need to be sturdy enough to hold their shape when woven, so test a bite before committing; delicate ones will crumble when you try to weave them
  • Assemble this right before serving, because while cheese holds up fine, crackers begin absorbing humidity and losing their crunch within 30 minutes
03 -
  • Chill your serving board in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembly—the cold surface helps cheese stay crisp and prevents any oils from softening your crackers too quickly
  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice cheese at exactly the same thickness; inconsistent slices create gaps in your weave and break the visual magic
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