Elegant white peach cheese board (Printable)

A sophisticated arrangement of brie, white peaches, meringue kisses, and edible silver leaf adornment.

# Components:

→ Cheese

01 - 9 oz chilled brie cheese, wheel or wedge

→ Fruit

02 - 3 ripe white peaches, thinly sliced

→ Sweets

03 - 12 small meringue kisses or nests (homemade or store-bought)

→ Garnish

04 - Edible silver leaf, for decoration

→ Accompaniments (optional)

05 - Small handful of white grapes
06 - Small bowl of raw or lightly toasted blanched almonds

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°F. Beat 2 large egg whites with ½ cup superfine sugar and ¼ tsp cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spoon small mounds onto a lined baking tray. Bake for 1 hour until crisp. Cool completely. Skip if using store-bought.
02 - Place brie on a large serving board or platter.
03 - Fan thin peach slices around the brie in an artful presentation.
04 - Arrange meringue kisses or nests in clusters around the peaches and brie.
05 - Optionally add white grapes and almonds in small bowls or clusters on the board.
06 - Using tweezers, delicately apply edible silver leaf to select meringue pieces and peach slices.
07 - Present immediately to allow guests to enjoy the interplay of flavors and textures.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter disguised as a cheese board—guests will actually pause to admire it before eating.
  • There's zero stress once you assemble it; everything comes together in minutes, making you look far more prepared than you actually are.
  • The texture contrast between crispy meringue, soft brie, and juicy peaches creates this addictive little dance in your mouth.
02 -
  • The real lesson I learned: humidity is the meringue's enemy, so don't assemble this on a damp day or in a steamy kitchen—they'll weep and soften, and all that crispness disappears.
  • Peaches oxidize and brown, so slice them as close to serving time as possible, or toss them gently in a touch of lemon juice to keep them bright and fresh-looking.
03 -
  • Chill your serving board in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembling—this keeps everything cooler longer and prevents the brie from softening too quickly.
  • If you're making meringues ahead, store them in an airtight container with parchment between layers; they'll keep for days and taste just as crisp when you need them.
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