Stepping Stones Cheese Chips (Printable)

Cheese rounds artfully placed over blue corn chips with fresh garnishes and honey drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz goat cheese log
02 - 5.3 oz well-chilled brie cheese
03 - 5.3 oz smoked gouda

→ River Base

04 - 5.3 oz blue corn tortilla chips

→ Garnishes (optional)

05 - 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
06 - 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
07 - 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
08 - 2 tbsp honey

# Directions:

01 - Slice each cheese into 0.4-inch thick rounds to resemble stepping stones. Chill slices for 10 minutes if needed for easier handling.
02 - On a large platter or board, arrange blue corn chips in a winding river pattern.
03 - Place the cheese rounds in a stepping-stone path across the chips, alternating cheese types for visual appeal.
04 - Sprinkle chopped chives and cracked black pepper over the cheese rounds. Scatter pomegranate seeds along the river for color.
05 - Drizzle honey lightly over the cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours planning when it takes barely 15 minutes, which is the best kind of magic.
  • Each cheese has its own personality—tangy, creamy, smoky—so every bite surprises you.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so it welcomes everyone to the table without extra fuss.
02 -
  • Chill your brie for at least an hour before slicing; room-temperature brie will fall apart and frustrate you in ways you won't expect.
  • The moment you finish assembling, you're on a clock—warm hands and warm room will soften everything, so prepare your platter last and serve immediately.
03 -
  • A slightly warm knife glides through cheese without dragging; balance heat and cold for the cleanest slices.
  • Arrange your cheeses in odd numbers and stagger them—our brains find rhythm in asymmetry, which is why this looks so effortlessly beautiful.
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