Pin It 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 has been a delightful centerpiece at many gatherings I've hosted, always impressing guests with its mix of flavors and textures.
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 Fruits 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.
Pin It This cheese board has brought my family together for many relaxed evenings, sparking joy and conversation over shared flavors.
Notes
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). 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 or crackers. For nut-free, omit nuts or replace with seeds. Always check ingredient labels if you have food allergies.
Pin It This honeycomb honey and cheese board is an effortless way to impress guests with elegance and taste.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses work best on this board?
Brie, Roquefort or blue cheese, goat cheese, and Comté or Gruyère provide a balanced variety of flavors and textures.
- → Can I substitute the nuts included?
Yes, use almonds or walnuts as suggested, or substitute with seeds for a nut-free version.
- → How should the honeycomb be served?
Serve honeycomb in a small bowl or directly on the board for guests to enjoy with cheese and fruits.
- → What pairing suggestions complement this spread?
Crisp white wines like Sauvignon Blanc or light reds like Pinot Noir pair wonderfully with the flavors.
- → Can this board be prepared in advance?
It's best assembled just before serving to keep fruits fresh and cheeses at room temperature for optimal flavor.