Floating Island Cheese Wheel

# What You Need:

01 - 1 large wheel soft-ripened cheese (e.g., Brie or Camembert, approx. 1.1 lbs)

02 - 14 oz plain Greek yogurt

03 - 1 tbsp lemon juice

04 - 1 tsp garlic powder

05 - 1/2 tsp salt

06 - Blue food coloring (gel or natural), as needed

07 - 9 oz seedless black or red grapes

08 - Fresh herbs (optional, for decoration)

01 - Place the cheese wheel in the center of a large serving platter to form the island.

02 - In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until smooth.

03 - Add blue food coloring gradually, mixing until a deep, lake-like blue hue is achieved.

04 - Carefully spoon the blue-tinted yogurt dip around the cheese wheel, crafting a surrounding lake effect.

05 - Arrange grapes around the edge of the yogurt lake to form a decorative border.

06 - Decorate the cheese island with fresh herbs or edible flowers if desired.

07 - Serve immediately with crackers or bread on the side.

01 -

It's a complete conversation piece that actually tastes amazing, not just looks pretty.
Zero cooking means you can prep it while handling other dishes, giving you breathing room before guests arrive.
The creamy cheese contrasted with tangy yogurt and burst of grapes hits every flavor note your guests didn't know they wanted.

02 -

Don't add the coloring until right before serving, or it can separate slightly from the yogurt as it sits—the dip's texture matters more than timing.
Use room-temperature cheese if possible; cold cheese won't have that silky spreadability that makes people actually want to eat it.

03 -

Gel food coloring beats liquid every single time—it won't water down your yogurt and the color stays true and vivid.
Arrange your grapes while the yogurt is still wet enough to hold them gently in place, preventing any awkward shifting when you move the platter.