Pearly Gates Cheese Board (Printable)

A refined board with brie, peaches, crisp meringue, and silver leaf for a delicate balance of flavors.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Cheese

01 - 9 oz brie cheese, wheel or wedge, chilled

→ 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 - 1 small handful white grapes
06 - 1 small bowl raw or lightly toasted blanched almonds

# Preparation Steps:

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 meringue.
02 - Place the chilled brie on a large serving board.
03 - Fan thinly sliced white peaches elegantly around the brie.
04 - Cluster meringue kisses or nests around the peaches and brie.
05 - If desired, scatter white grapes and almonds near the cheese and fruit.
06 - Using tweezers, delicately place edible silver leaf on select meringue pieces and peach slices for a refined finish.
07 - Present immediately to allow guests to explore varied flavors and textures.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It feels fancy enough for a celebration but comes together in under 20 minutes if you skip the homemade meringue.
  • White on white creates an unexpectedly sophisticated look that photographs beautifully and makes people slow down to actually taste things.
  • The textural contrast—creamy brie, crisp meringue, juicy peach—keeps every bite interesting.
02 -
  • Brie continues to soften as it sits at room temperature, so if your guests are slow to dig in, move the board to a cool spot between servings.
  • Meringue is hygroscopic—it absorbs moisture from humid air—so assemble this board no more than 30 minutes before serving, or your crisp kisses will turn chewy.
  • Overhandling the silver leaf destroys it; let it float gently onto the food rather than pressing it down.
03 -
  • A white or pale gray serving board elevates the whole presentation—darker surfaces compete with the ingredients for visual attention.
  • Chill your knife and slice peaches right before assembly so they stay fresh and don't oxidize.
  • Pair this board with Prosecco or a delicate Moscato d'Asti; the slight sweetness and bubbles complement every element perfectly.
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