Honeycomb Honey Cheese Board (View Print Version)

An elegant cheese board with honeycomb, floral honey, assorted cheeses, fresh fruits, and nuts, perfect for entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Brie, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz Roquefort or blue cheese, crumbled or sliced
03 - 5.3 oz Goat cheese, log or rounds, sliced
04 - 5.3 oz Comté or Gruyère, sliced or cubed

→ Honey

05 - 3.5 oz honeycomb
06 - 2.7 fl oz floral honey (e.g., acacia or lavender)

→ Accompaniments

07 - 1 small bunch red or green grapes
08 - 1 small handful dried apricots
09 - 1 small handful walnuts or almonds
10 - 1 pear, sliced
11 - 1 apple, sliced
12 - 1 baguette, sliced
13 - Crackers or crispbread, as desired

→ Garnish (optional)

14 - Edible flowers
15 - Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs

# Method:

01 - Place the Brie, Roquefort, Goat cheese, and Comté on a large serving platter, spacing them evenly for easy selection.
02 - Put the honeycomb into a small bowl or directly onto the board; pour the floral honey into a small jar or bowl and provide a honey dipper.
03 - Position grapes, dried apricots, and nuts in small clusters around the cheeses on the board.
04 - Fan out pear and apple slices, then place baguette slices and crackers attractively on the platter.
05 - Optionally, adorn the board with edible flowers and fresh herb sprigs for visual appeal.
06 - Present the board at room temperature to maximize flavor profile and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Elegant and inviting cheese and honeycomb combination
  • Perfect for entertaining or sophisticated appetizer
02 -
  • For variety, include other cheeses such as Camembert, Manchego, or aged Cheddar
  • Pair with a crisp white wine (e.g., Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc) or a light red (e.g., Pinot Noir)
03 -
  • Serve at room temperature to maximize flavors
  • Use a variety of textures and colors for visual appeal
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