Elegant Garden Gate Lattice (Printable)

Thin cheese slices and cracker strips woven into a striking lattice for sophisticated 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 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place a clean rectangular serving board or platter on a flat surface.
02 - Lay out thin slices of cheese and cracker strips in alternating horizontal rows, spacing slightly apart.
03 - Starting at one end, carefully weave vertical rows of cheese and cracker strips over and under the horizontal rows, alternating types for contrast.
04 - Neatly trim any overhanging pieces to create a clean, uniform edge.
05 - Sprinkle chopped chives and poppy seeds evenly over the lattice; drizzle honey if desired.
06 - Offer immediately, inviting guests to break off portions from the lattice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely showstopping but takes only 20 minutes to assemble, making you look like a culinary genius without the stress.
  • The weaving creates multiple textures and flavors in every bite—creamy cheese mingling with crispy crackers in ways that feel almost luxurious.
  • It's vegetarian, easily adaptable, and guests actually engage with it differently than a traditional platter, breaking off their own pieces like they're part of the creative process.
02 -
  • Use a mandoline or very sharp knife to slice your cheeses—thick slices will crack and splinter rather than weave cleanly, and your whole composition falls apart when individual pieces won't cooperate.
  • Let your cheese come to room temperature for about 10 minutes before slicing; cold cheese is brittle and will shatter, while cheese at room temperature is flexible enough to handle without destroying it.
03 -
  • Invest in a mandoline slicer if you make entertaining platters regularly—it transforms the slicing process from tedious to almost meditative, and creates far more consistent, photogenic pieces than a knife ever could.
  • Keep your cheeses and crackers at room temperature before assembly; cold ingredients are brittle and resistant, while room-temperature materials weave like they actually want to cooperate with your vision.
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