Garden Gate Lattice Cheese Crackers (Printable Version)

Thin cheeses and crispy crackers woven into a stunning lattice for easy, elegant serving.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Place a clean rectangular serving board or platter on a stable surface.
02 - Lay out thin slices of cheese and cracker strips in alternating horizontal rows across the board, leaving small gaps between pieces.
03 - Carefully weave vertical rows of cheese slices and cracker strips over and under the horizontal rows, alternating cheese and cracker types to enhance visual appeal.
04 - Neatly trim any overhanging edges for a clean, polished presentation.
05 - Sprinkle finely chopped chives and poppy seeds evenly over the lattice. Drizzle honey on top if using.
06 - Present immediately, advising guests to break off portions from the lattice for serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but honestly takes just twenty minutes—your secret's safe with me
  • The lattice pattern naturally encourages sharing and breaking off pieces together, which somehow makes everything taste better
  • You control the flavors completely with your cheese and cracker choices, so it works for any palate at your table
02 -
  • The moisture from cheese can soften crackers, so assemble this as close to serving time as possible—I learned this the hard way at a party that started an hour late
  • Invest in a mandoline for the cheese slicing; uneven slices break when you weave them, and then your whole lattice loses its integrity
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline for cheese—dull blades tear and shred, ruining your visual effect
  • Chill your cheese slices for thirty minutes before slicing if they're crumbling; cold cheese cooperates better during the weaving process
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