I was asked to bring an appetizer to a garden party and found myself in a quandary. I didn’t want to bring any food that needed heated, or that would not hold up on a buffet table.
The herb garden solved the problem. I was pruning basil and miniature rose bushes when the eureka moment hit. Edible flower glazed brie cheese. There were plenty of edibles to choose from, so I picked a variety of both flowers and herbs.
The cheese turned out lovely with the different herb and flower flavors enhancing its mild flavor.
Now looking at the cheese you might think it’s hard to make. Not so. A few edible flowers and/or herbs and a brush of gelatin glaze are the only other items you need.
If not with brie, try Camembert, a look-a-like for brie but with a more rustic taste and texture. A Mexican Panela would work, too. What about a nice wedge of white cheddar? In other words, use your imagination. Just about any sliceable cheese would work.
Floral glazed brie
The gelatin was plenty for a 6” wheel of brie. You can double the gelatin ingredients for a large wheel.
Ingredients
Wheel or wedge of brie or other sliceable cheese
1-1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup white wine or water
Edible flower petals and herbs (see list below)
Instructions
Put edible flowers and herbs on plate in single layer. Set aside.
