Stepping stones cheese chips (Print View)

Layered cheese rounds arranged over blue corn chips with chives, pomegranate, and honey accents.

# Components:

→ 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 fresh chives, finely chopped
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 mimic stepping stones. Chill for 10 minutes if needed for easier slicing.
02 - Lay out blue corn tortilla chips on a large platter in a winding river-like pattern.
03 - Place cheese rounds over the chips, alternating cheese types to create an appealing stepping-stone path.
04 - Sprinkle chopped chives and cracked black pepper over the cheese, and scatter pomegranate seeds along the chip river for color contrast.
05 - Drizzle honey lightly over the cheese rounds if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours on it when you really spent fifteen minutes, which is the kind of magic that makes you feel like a clever host.
  • No heat required means you can make it while doing other things, and the cheese actually tastes better when it's not been fussed over.
  • Every guest gets to pick their own combination of cheese, chips, and garnish, so it feels interactive and playful instead of formal.
02 -
  • Keep your cheeses cold until the last moment; warm cheese loses its shape and the whole visual collapses.
  • Don't assemble this too far ahead or the chips will soften from the cheese and moisture in the air, so timing it just before guests arrive is worth the small planning effort.
03 -
  • Chill your serving platter in the freezer for five minutes before assembling; this keeps everything cool and fresh for longer, which is your quiet advantage.
  • If you're serving this at a party and it needs to sit out, stick the whole board in the fridge between guest arrivals and just pull it out a few minutes before the next group gathers.
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