Gilded Hive Cheese Board (Printable Version)

Hexagon-cut cheeses and crackers arranged around a honeycomb centerpiece for a visually elegant appetizer.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz Manchego cheese
02 - 3.5 oz Aged cheddar cheese
03 - 3.5 oz Gruyère cheese
04 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese
05 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese
06 - 3.5 oz Goat cheese log

→ Crackers

07 - 8.8 oz whole wheat crackers (large, square or rectangular)
08 - 8.8 oz seeded crackers

→ Honeycomb Center

09 - 3.5 oz edible honeycomb piece

→ Accompaniments

10 - 2 tbsp runny honey
11 - ½ cup Marcona almonds
12 - ½ cup dried apricots
13 - ½ cup fresh grapes
14 - Fresh edible flowers or microgreens (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Using a 2–3-inch hexagon-shaped food-safe cutter, slice all cheeses into neat hexagons. Chill softer cheeses like Brie and goat cheese briefly for cleaner edges.
02 - Arrange crackers and carefully trim into hexagons with the same cutter. Select intact pieces for presentation.
03 - Place the edible honeycomb at the center of your serving board.
04 - Create a circular, radiating pattern around the honeycomb with alternating cheese types for varied colors and textures.
05 - Form additional concentric circles or rays using the hexagon-cut crackers around the cheese layer.
06 - Place Marcona almonds, dried apricots, and fresh grapes into spaces to enhance color and balance.
07 - Lightly drizzle runny honey around the honeycomb and cheese for a glossy, appealing finish.
08 - Optionally garnish with edible flowers or microgreens and serve immediately with cheese knives or spreaders.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours perfecting it, but setup takes barely half an hour.
  • Every guest becomes a tiny architect, picking their hexagon like they're solving an edible puzzle.
  • The honeycomb center is the conversation starter that actually delivers flavor, not just novelty.
02 -
  • A dull cutter creates ragged edges and mashed cheese; your cutter must be sharp and food-grade, preferably stainless steel.
  • Assemble this within 30 minutes of serving—cheese starts to sweat and crack spreads get soft if it sits too long.
  • The honeycomb is the heart; don't bury it under other ingredients or it loses its visual impact.
03 -
  • Chill your serving board in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before assembly so cheeses stay firm longer.
  • Cut extra hexagons and freeze them separately; they'll stay perfect for up to two weeks and you can rebuild the board for unexpected guests.
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