Stormy Sea Goat Cheese (Printable Version)

Wavy grey crackers topped with creamy goat cheese and fresh dill, inspired by the sea.

# What You Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 18–24 charcoal or squid ink wavy-shaped crackers

→ Cheese

02 - 5.3 oz fresh goat cheese (chèvre), softened
03 - 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - Fresh dill fronds or edible flowers

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the wavy grey crackers in overlapping rows on a dark blue slate or serving platter, mimicking the appearance of ocean waves.
02 - In a small bowl, whip the softened goat cheese with heavy cream until smooth and spreadable.
03 - Using two teaspoons or a piping bag, dollop small mounds of the goat cheese mixture on top of the crackers to resemble whitecaps.
04 - Place a sprig of fresh dill or a small edible flower on each cheese mound as desired.
05 - Present immediately for best visual impact and freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-worthy but takes just 15 minutes, so you can actually pull it off on a Tuesday night.
  • The contrast between crispy, charcoal-dark crackers and creamy white cheese peaks feels both elegant and playful.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and works beautifully with wine, coffee, or sparkling water.
02 -
  • The crackers will start to soften after about 20 minutes, so don't assemble more than an hour before serving if you want that satisfying snap.
  • Let your goat cheese sit out for 10 minutes before whipping—cold goat cheese fights back and won't get fluffy enough to look like whitecaps.
  • Dark blue slate really does transform this from cute to striking; a white plate makes it ordinary, and that's a shame.
03 -
  • If you're making these ahead, assemble the crackers and keep the whipped cheese covered in the fridge, then dollop and garnish right before guests arrive.
  • Use a piping bag fitted with a small round tip if you want uniform peaks; teaspoons give you charming irregularity and require zero additional equipment.
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