The Wedding Cheese Cake

At first glance, this looks exactly like a traditional wedding cake, complete with elegant tiers and decorative touches.

Look a little closer, however, and you’ll discover it’s something entirely different.

Instead of sponge and icing, each tier is made from a carefully chosen round of cheese, creating a centrepiece that’s every bit as impressive and guaranteed to become a talking point at any celebration. 

Ingredients

Cheese tiers

  • 1 large mature Cheddar (base tier)
  • 1 Red Leicester or Double Gloucester
  • 1 creamy Brie or Camembert
  • 1 Blue Stilton
  • 1 small goat’s cheese or soft Brie for the top tier

To decorate

  • Fresh figs
  • Red and green grapes
  • Strawberries (optional)
  • Fresh rosemary
  • Thyme sprigs
  • Bay leaves
  • Edible flowers
  • Walnuts or pecans
  • Dried apricots
  • Fresh pears or apples

To serve alongside

  • Assorted crackers and oat biscuits
  • Artisan breads
  • Quince paste
  • Fig jam
  • Caramelised onion chutney
  • Honey
  • Mixed olives
  • Cornichons
  • Fresh seasonal fruit