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