Stepping Stones Cheese Chips (Printable)

Cheese rounds artfully placed on blue corn chips with chives, pomegranate, and a drizzle of honey.

# What you'll need:

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Slice each cheese into 0.4-inch thick rounds to resemble stepping stones. Chill slices for 10 minutes if needed to facilitate handling.
02 - Spread blue corn tortilla chips on a large serving platter in a winding river pattern.
03 - Position the cheese rounds across the chips to create a stepping-stone path, alternating cheese varieties for visual interest.
04 - Sprinkle chopped chives and cracked black pepper over the cheese rounds; scatter pomegranate seeds along the chip river to enhance color.
05 - Lightly drizzle honey over the cheese rounds, if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressive without any cooking required, so you can prep it while doing a hundred other party things.
  • Three different cheeses mean everyone finds something they love, from creamy to smoky to tangy.
  • The blue corn chips add earthiness that regular tortilla chips just can't match, making even simple cheese feel special.
02 -
  • If your brie or goat cheese gets too warm, it becomes impossible to slice cleanly; chill everything thoroughly and work quickly.
  • The moment you add garnishes, set a timer for yourself—this appetizer is best eaten within the first 20 minutes before cheese starts softening and chips lose their crunch.
03 -
  • Use a hot, dry knife for slicing cheese; run it under hot water and wipe it between cuts so you get clean edges instead of torn, ragged pieces.
  • If you're making this ahead of time, slice and chill everything separately, then assemble on the platter no more than 30 minutes before serving.
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