Elegant white peach brie (Printable Version)

A refined cheese board featuring brie, white peaches, delicate meringue, and silver leaf accents.

# What You Need:

→ 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 - 1 small handful white grapes
06 - 1 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 tray. Bake for 1 hour until crisp. Cool completely. Skip if using store-bought meringues.
02 - Place the chilled brie centrally on a large serving board or platter.
03 - Fan the thinly sliced white peaches evenly around the brie.
04 - Cluster the meringue kisses or nests around the peaches and brie for contrast and texture.
05 - If desired, add small handfuls of white grapes and almonds in separate small bowls around the board.
06 - Using tweezers, delicately place edible silver leaf on select meringues and peach slices for an elegant finish.
07 - Present immediately allowing guests to enjoy a variety of complementary flavors and textures.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when it's honestly just thoughtful assembly.
  • The contrast of crispy meringue, creamy cheese, and juicy peach creates a textural conversation in every bite.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, so it works for almost any guest list.
02 -
  • Brie that's too warm becomes a puddle; brie that's too cold becomes a block—the slight chill keeps it creamy but structured.
  • Peaches oxidize and brown once cut, so slice them no more than 20 minutes before serving, or they'll lose their delicate appearance.
03 -
  • Buy your brie a day or two in advance so it has time to soften slightly in the fridge—this makes it easier to cut and arrange.
  • If meringues are homemade and you're worried about them, you can make them the day before; they actually stay crispier when stored in an airtight container overnight.
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