Garden Gate Cheese Lattice (Printable)

A visually appealing lattice of thinly sliced cheeses and crispy cracker strips for sophisticated snacking.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Select a clean rectangular serving board or platter to arrange the components.
02 - Place alternating horizontal rows of thin cheese slices and cracker strips with slight gaps in between.
03 - Starting from one end, weave vertical rows of cheese slices and cracker strips over and under the horizontal rows, alternating types for visual contrast.
04 - Neatly trim any excess cheese or crackers at the edges for a clean finish.
05 - Sprinkle chopped chives and poppy seeds over the lattice and drizzle honey if desired.
06 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to break off portions from the lattice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but honest truth—it takes just 20 minutes and requires zero cooking skills
  • Your guests will Instagram this before they even taste it, and the flavors deliver just as much as the presentation
  • It's vegetarian, naturally gluten-free if you choose the right crackers, and feels fancy enough for a wine night but casual enough for a Tuesday snack board
02 -
  • The thickness of your slices matters more than perfection—ask the cheese counter to slice everything to about the thickness of a playing card, and your weaving will be forgiving and sturdy
  • Humidity is your enemy with this platter; if your kitchen is steamy or very warm, the cheese can become too soft and lose its structure, so keep it cool until the last moment before serving
  • The rectangular cracker shape isn't decorative—it's structural; round crackers or irregular chips won't hold the weave pattern, and the whole magic disappears
03 -
  • Use a mandoline slicer for your cheese if you have one—it ensures uniform thickness and makes the weaving so much cleaner and more predictable
  • Keep everything cool until the last possible moment; cold cheese holds its shape and structure, while room-temperature cheese becomes soft and loses the precision of your lattice
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