Honeycomb Honey Cheese Board

An elegant and inviting cheese board featuring a selection of cheeses, fresh honeycomb, floral honey, and delicious accompaniments Perfect for entertaining or as a sophisticated appetizer

This cheese board always impresses guests at gatherings and makes for an effortless yet beautiful appetizer

Ingredients

• Cheeses: 150 g Brie, sliced 150 g Roquefort or blue cheese, crumbled or sliced 150 g Goat cheese, log or rounds, sliced 150 g Comté or Gruyère, sliced or cubed
• Honey: 100 g honeycomb 80 ml floral honey (e.g., acacia or lavender)
• Accompaniments: 1 small bunch of red or green grapes 1 small handful of dried apricots 1 small handful of walnuts or almonds 1 pear, sliced 1 apple, sliced 1 baguette, sliced Crackers or crispbread, as desired
• Garnish (optional): Edible flowers Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs

Instructions

Arrange cheeses:

Arrange the cheeses on a large serving board or platter, spacing them apart for easy access

Prepare honey:

Place the honeycomb in a small bowl or directly on the board Pour the floral honey into a small jar or bowl with a honey dipper

Add accompaniments:

Add the grapes, dried apricots, and nuts in small clusters around the cheeses

Arrange fruit and bread:

Fan out the pear and apple slices, and place the baguette slices and crackers on the board

Garnish:

Garnish with edible flowers and fresh herbs if desired

Serve:

Serve at room temperature for best flavor

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This cheese board creates warm family memories at every occasion it is served

Notes

Swap nuts for seeds for a nut-free version Always use ripe, seasonal fruits for the best flavor

Required Tools

Large serving board or platter Small bowls for honey and honeycomb Cheese knives Paring knife

Allergen Information

Contains Milk (all cheeses) Tree nuts (if using walnuts or almonds) Gluten (baguette crackers) For gluten-free, use gluten-free bread crackers For nut-free, omit nuts or replace with seeds Always check ingredient labels if you have food allergies

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This honeycomb honey and cheese board is simple yet elegant making it a delightful starter or snack

Kitchen Q&A

→ What cheeses work best with honeycomb?

Soft, creamy cheeses like Brie and goat cheese pair beautifully with the sweetness of honeycomb, while stronger flavors like Roquefort add contrast.

→ How should I serve the honey and honeycomb?

Serve honeycomb in a small bowl or directly on the board with a honey dipper nearby for easy drizzling over cheese and fruit.

→ Can I prepare this board ahead of time?

Yes, assemble the cheeses and accompaniments shortly before serving to preserve freshness, especially for fruits and crackers.

→ What accompaniments complement the cheeses and honey?

Fresh grapes, dried apricots, nuts like walnuts or almonds, sliced pears and apples, plus baguette or crackers enhance texture and balance flavors.

→ Are there good garnish options for this board?

Edible flowers and sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary add a lovely visual touch and subtle herbal aromas.