Honeycomb Hexagon Cheese Platter (Printer View)

Elegant honeycomb pattern of creamy cheeses and crunchy nuts drizzled with golden honey for stylish serving.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz manchego cheese, cut into small hexagonal cubes
02 - 5.3 oz cheddar cheese, cut into small hexagonal cubes
03 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced into small wedges or cubes

→ Nuts

04 - 2.1 oz roasted almonds
05 - 2.1 oz shelled pistachios

→ Honey

06 - 3 tbsp high-quality honey

→ Garnishes (optional)

07 - Fresh thyme sprigs
08 - Edible flowers

# Method Steps:

01 - Place the cheese pieces in small hexagonal cubes and wedges on a large serving board, forming an interlocking honeycomb pattern with snug alignment.
02 - Fill the spaces between cheese pieces evenly with roasted almonds and shelled pistachios for texture and visual contrast.
03 - Pour the honey generously over the cheese and nuts, allowing it to collect slightly in the crevices.
04 - Optionally, adorn with fresh thyme sprigs and edible flowers to enhance color and aroma.
05 - Present immediately with small forks or toothpicks for easy serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours designing it, but honestly takes barely twenty minutes—the secret weapon for impressing people
  • Everyone's favorite cheese or nut finds its place here, so there's something to love whether you're adventurous or prefer classics
  • The honey doesn't just taste good, it's the golden thread that ties the whole visual story together
02 -
  • Cold cheese is your best friend—warm cheese won't hold its shape and your hexagons will look sad and melted rather than architectural
  • The order of assembly matters; arrange cheeses first, then nuts fill the gaps perfectly. Trying to do it the other way around is chaos
  • Don't let the platter sit at room temperature for more than thirty minutes before serving; the brie will become too soft and your carefully arranged pattern will blur together
03 -
  • If you're nervous about cutting perfect hexagons, a hexagonal cookie cutter is worth finding online—it removes all the guesswork and makes you look like a professional
  • Room temperature is your enemy here; keep the platter on ice if you're not serving immediately, or assemble it just before guests arrive
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