Pearly Gates Cheese Board (Print View)

Elegant all-white cheese board with meringue, white peaches, creamy brie, and a touch of silver leaf decor.

# 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 white grapes
06 - Small bowl raw or lightly toasted blanched almonds

# Directions:

01 - If making meringue from scratch, preheat oven to 200°F. Beat 2 large egg whites with ½ cup superfine sugar and ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spoon small mounds onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour until crisp. Cool completely. Skip this step if using store-bought meringue.
02 - Place the chilled brie wheel or wedge on a large serving board or platter.
03 - Fan the thinly sliced white peach pieces artfully around the brie.
04 - Cluster the meringue kisses or nests around the peaches and brie.
05 - If desired, arrange a small handful of white grapes and a small bowl of raw or lightly toasted blanched almonds alongside the board.
06 - Using tweezers, carefully apply edible silver leaf to select meringue pieces and peach slices for an elegant finish.
07 - Present immediately, allowing guests to create their own flavor combinations.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours when you really spent twenty minutes, and that's the best kind of magic.
  • Every element tastes like summer—creamy, bright, and a little bit sweet—without feeling heavy.
  • White peaches and brie together create this whisper-soft flavor that feels almost like a dessert masquerading as cheese course.
02 -
  • Don't slice your peaches until serving time; they oxidize and lose their brightness faster than you'd think, and part of this board's beauty is that pristine white-pink color.
  • If your brie looks rock-solid when guests arrive, you've made a mistake—let it sit out for a few minutes first, or it'll be impossible to spread or cut cleanly.
03 -
  • If edible silver leaf intimidates you, skip it—the board is stunning without it, and it's mostly theater anyway.
  • Chill your serving board in the freezer for ten minutes before arranging; it keeps everything fresher longer and adds a psychological touch of luxury.
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