Save A playful, sweet-and-savory snack plate inspired by the beauty of a honeycomb, featuring honey, cheeses, fruits, and crunchy bites — perfect for sharing.
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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Save Cooking Questions
- → Can I substitute the cheeses?
Yes, you can replace the cheeses with your favorites like Manchego or blue cheese for different flavor profiles.
- → Is there a vegan alternative for this plate?
Using plant-based cheeses and swapping honey with maple syrup creates a vegan-friendly version.
- → What pairs well with this snack plate?
A crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon complements the sweet and savory elements nicely.
- → Can bee pollen cause allergies?
Bee pollen may trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and should be omitted if allergic.
- → How should I arrange the components for serving?
Place cheeses spaced attractively around a honeycomb center; surround with fruits, nuts, crackers, and breadsticks. Drizzle honey and garnish with fresh herbs for a visually appealing platter.
- → What crunchy elements are included?
Roasted almonds, whole-grain crackers, and breadsticks or baguette slices add texture contrast to the plate.