Save 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.
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
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cheeses on a large serving board or platter, spacing them apart for easy access.
- Step 2:
- 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.
- Step 3:
- Add the grapes, dried apricots, and nuts in small clusters around the cheeses.
- Step 4:
- Fan out the pear and apple slices, and place the baguette slices and crackers on the board.
- Step 5:
- Garnish with edible flowers and fresh herbs if desired.
- Step 6:
- Serve at room temperature for best flavor.
Save 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/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.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 335, Total Fat: 17 g, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 13 g
Save This cheese board is perfect for any gathering and sure to impress guests with its variety and flavor.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What cheeses work best for this board?
Soft and semi-hard cheeses like brie, blue cheese, goat cheese, and Comté or Gruyère provide a balanced variety of flavors and textures.
- → How should I serve the honeycomb and honey?
Place honeycomb in a small bowl or directly on the board, and serve floral honey in a jar with a honey dipper for easy drizzling.
- → Can I substitute the nuts or fruits?
Yes, walnuts or almonds can be swapped for seeds for nut-free options, and pears, apples, or dried apricots can be replaced with seasonal fruits.
- → Should the cheeses be served cold or at room temperature?
Cheeses should be served at room temperature to enhance their natural flavors and textures.
- → Are there suggestions for beverage pairings?
Pair this board with crisp white wines like Sancerre or Sauvignon Blanc, or light reds such as Pinot Noir for a delightful balance.