Spring is in the air, and so is the hosting spirit. With flowers in bloom, it’s only natural to bring their beauty to charcuterie arrangements. From edible flowers to bloom-shaped bites, here are five creative ways to feature flowers and pâté in your grazing spreads.

Floral Mousse Log
If you’ve tried a cheese log, a mousse log is its evolved final form. To begin, place the Black Peppercorn Mousse onto a sheet of plastic wrap and roll it into your desired log shape. Add the mousse log to a board or cheese plate and cover it with as many edible flowers as you envision. The result is a stunning centerpiece you can serve with crackers, slice, or drizzle with honey.

Floral Butter or Pâté Board
Butter boards had their big moment last year. This year, try the same concept with mousses. Spread a flavor favorite like our umami-rich Truffle Mousse onto a wooden board and sprinkle it aesthetically with edible blooms. It’s almost too beautiful to eat, but that shouldn’t stop you from digging in with bread, crackers, or crudité.

Vegetable Pâté Crudité Garden
Add a pop of color to your charcuterie arrangement with our vibrant Vegetable Pâté. A fresh and beautiful alternative to hummus, it’s a tri-layer composition of spinach and broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot mousses. Sounds perfect for spring? It is. Plus, it’s simple to arrange or cut into shapes, like we did for the center of this floral spring crudité.

Cheese Smear Petals
Cut a coarse-cut pâté like Wild Forest Mushroom into bite-sized circles to serve as the center of a flower. We like to use a cookie cutter, but tracing a circle works just as well! Then, around your pâté center, create ‘petals’ from a smeared soft cheese, like a creamy brie or goat cheese.

Brightly Topped Bites
Edible flowers are a feast for the eyes, so use them as a delicate topper for elegant bites. Top crackers or baguette slices with Duck Liver Mousse, layer on a complimentary cheese, like the soft-ripened Brillat-Savarin, or a fresh fruit like pears. Bring these bites together with an edible flower topper, and you’ve got an appetizer that’s delicious and Instagrammable!

Sure, you can make a standard salami rose, but where’s the fun in that? Give our pâté-inspired floral arrangements a spin at your next event, picnic, or brunch, and watch your guests marvel at the stunning flavors and beautiful presentation.

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