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.
This cheese board is always a hit at my gatherings and requires minimal preparation.
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 Sharing this cheese board with family creates wonderful moments and always sparks great conversations.
Notes
For nut-free options, swap nuts for seeds and 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, tree nuts, and gluten. For gluten-free or nut-free versions, adjust the ingredients accordingly and always check labels for allergies.
Save This cheese board is effortlessly elegant and sure to impress any guest.
Recipe Guide
- → What cheeses work best for this board?
Soft and semi-hard cheeses like Brie, Roquefort, Goat cheese, and Comté create a balanced flavor and texture contrast.
- → Can I substitute the nuts for allergies?
Yes, seeds like pumpkin or sunflower can be used as a nut-free alternative while keeping the crunch.
- → How should the honeycomb be served?
Serve the honeycomb in a small bowl or directly on the board for guests to drizzle over cheeses and fruits.
- → What fruits complement the flavors here?
Fresh grapes, dried apricots, pear, and apple slices enhance the tasting experience with natural sweetness and acidity.
- → Is there a recommended beverage pairing?
Crisp whites like Sauvignon Blanc or light reds such as Pinot Noir complement the rich and sweet flavors beautifully.
- → Should the board be served warm or cold?
Best served at room temperature to bring out the full flavors and aromas of the cheeses and honey.