Floating Island Cheese Wheel (Printable)

A soft cheese wheel rests on blue yogurt dip, framed by grapes for an artistic and flavorful presentation.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheese

01 - 1 large wheel soft-ripened cheese (Brie or Camembert, about 17.6 oz)

→ Dip

02 - 14 oz plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - Blue food coloring (gel or natural), as needed

→ Garnishes

07 - 9 oz seedless black or red grapes
08 - Fresh herbs, optional

# Steps:

01 - Place the cheese wheel at the center of a large serving platter.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt; mix until smooth.
03 - Add blue food coloring gradually, stirring continuously until a deep blue hue resembling a lake is achieved.
04 - Carefully spoon the blue-tinted yogurt around the cheese wheel to create the appearance of a lake.
05 - Place the seedless grapes around the perimeter of the yogurt lake to form a decorative edge.
06 - Decorate the cheese island with fresh herbs or edible flowers if desired.
07 - Present immediately with crackers or bread on the side.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • It's the conversation starter every table needs, all assembled in under twenty minutes with zero cooking stress.
  • The creamy yogurt-garlic dip paired with soft cheese creates this luxurious flavor contrast that feels far fancier than the effort involved.
  • Once you master the presentation, you have a formula that works for literally any gathering—casual picnics to formal dinner parties.
02 -
  • The cheese wheel needs to be firm enough to hold its shape on the platter—if it's been at room temperature for too long before serving, it will start to slouch into the yogurt and lose the visual magic.
  • Blue gel coloring is worth seeking out because liquid coloring will actually thin out your yogurt dip and make it watery, completely changing the texture and presentation.
03 -
  • Invest in gel food coloring—it's the difference between a beautiful dip and a watered-down mess, and you'll use it forever.
  • If your platter is white or cream-colored, the blue pops instantly; if it's dark, consider using a white plate underneath the blue yogurt to make the color sing.
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