Busy Bee Honeycomb Snack Plate

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This honeycomb snack plate combines creamy goat cheese, aged cheddar, brie, and edible honeycomb, accented with fresh grapes, apple, pear, dried apricots, roasted almonds, crackers, and breadsticks. Drizzled with wildflower honey and optionally bee pollen, it’s garnished with fresh thyme or mint for a bright finish. Quick to assemble and easy to share, this plate balances sweet and savory flavors with a variety of textures — ideal for gatherings or light bites.

Updated on Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:03:00 GMT
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Honeycomb snack plate with honey-glazed brie, grapes, and crackers, perfect for sharing. | birchplate.com

A playful, sweet-and-savory snack plate inspired by the beauty of a honeycomb, featuring honey, cheeses, fruits, and crunchy bites — perfect for sharing.

This snack plate is always a hit when I bring it to gatherings because it looks vibrant and offers something for everyone's taste.

Ingredients

  • Cheeses: 100 g honeycomb (edible honeycomb, available at specialty stores or delis) 100 g creamy goat cheese 100 g aged cheddar, cubed 100 g brie, sliced
  • Fruits: 1 cup seedless grapes, halved 1 small apple, sliced 1 small pear, sliced 1/4 cup dried apricots
  • Crunchy Elements: 1/2 cup roasted almonds 1/2 cup whole-grain crackers 1/2 cup breadsticks or baguette slices
  • Sweet Accents: 2 tbsp wildflower honey 1 tbsp bee pollen (optional)
  • Fresh Herbs (Optional): A few sprigs of fresh thyme or mint for garnish

Instructions

Step 1:
Arrange the cheeses on a large serving platter, spacing them out attractively.
Step 2:
Place the honeycomb at the center of the platter. Drizzle the wildflower honey over the cheeses and honeycomb.
Step 3:
Add the grapes, apple slices, pear slices, and dried apricots around the cheeses.
Step 4:
Scatter the roasted almonds and arrange the crackers and breadsticks on the platter.
Step 5:
Sprinkle bee pollen lightly over the honeycomb and fruit, if using.
Step 6:
Garnish with fresh thyme or mint sprigs. Serve immediately.
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My family loves gathering around this plate because the variety always keeps everyone happy and engaged.

Notes

Pair with a crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon. Bee pollen is optional and should be omitted for those with pollen allergies.

Required Tools

Large serving platter Paring knife Cheese knife Small spoon (for honey)

Allergen Information

Contains: Milk (cheese) nuts (almonds) gluten (crackers/breadsticks) Bee products may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies

This visually stunning Busy Bee Honeycomb Snack Plate features the sweet and savory treats. Save
This visually stunning Busy Bee Honeycomb Snack Plate features the sweet and savory treats. | birchplate.com

This honeycomb snack plate is a delightful and easy way to impress guests with minimal effort.

Recipe Questions & Answers

What type of honeycomb is recommended?

Edible honeycomb from specialty stores or delis is ideal, offering natural sweetness and texture.

Can I substitute the cheeses used?

Yes, you can swap in favorites like Manchego or blue cheese according to taste preferences.

Is there a vegan alternative suggested?

Use plant-based cheeses and replace honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly plate.

How should the ingredients be arranged?

Place cheeses spaced out on a large platter, center the honeycomb, then surround with fruits and crunchy elements.

What garnishes enhance this snack plate?

Fresh thyme or mint sprigs work well to add an aromatic, fresh touch to the presentation.

Are there any allergy considerations?

Contains milk, nuts, and gluten. Bee products like honey and pollen may cause reactions in sensitive individuals.

Busy Bee Honeycomb Snack Plate

A vibrant honeycomb plate with cheeses, fruits, and crunchy bites, perfect for easy sharing.

Prep Duration
15 minutes
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Overall Time
15 minutes
Created by Elena Hart


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Type Fusion

Servings produced 4 Serving Size

Diet Details Vegetarian-Friendly

What You'll Need

Cheeses

01 3.5 oz edible honeycomb
02 3.5 oz creamy goat cheese
03 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
04 3.5 oz brie, sliced

Fruits

01 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
02 1 small apple, sliced
03 1 small pear, sliced
04 1/4 cup dried apricots

Crunchy Elements

01 1/2 cup roasted almonds
02 1/2 cup whole-grain crackers
03 1/2 cup breadsticks or baguette slices

Sweet Accents

01 2 tbsp wildflower honey
02 1 tbsp bee pollen (optional)

Fresh Herbs (Optional)

01 A few sprigs of fresh thyme or mint for garnish

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 01

Arrange Cheeses: Place the goat cheese, aged cheddar, and brie spaced attractively on a large serving platter.

Step 02

Position Honeycomb and Drizzle Honey: Set the edible honeycomb at the center of the platter. Drizzle wildflower honey evenly over cheeses and honeycomb.

Step 03

Add Fruits: Distribute seedless grapes, apple slices, pear slices, and dried apricots around the cheeses.

Step 04

Incorporate Crunchy Elements: Scatter roasted almonds and arrange whole-grain crackers alongside breadsticks or baguette slices around the platter.

Step 05

Apply Bee Pollen: Lightly sprinkle bee pollen over the honeycomb and fruit if used.

Step 06

Garnish and Serve: Add sprigs of fresh thyme or mint as garnish. Serve immediately.

Tools Needed

  • Large serving platter
  • Paring knife
  • Cheese knife
  • Small spoon

Allergy Details

Review all components to spot allergies and check with a doctor if you're unsure.
  • Contains milk (cheese), nuts (almonds), and gluten (crackers and breadsticks). Bee products may trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Nutrition Breakdown (each serving)

Nutritional info is for reference. Please consult your doctor for specifics.
  • Energy (Calories): 320
  • Fats: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Proteins: 12 g