Gilded Hive Cheese Board (Printable Version)

Honeycomb centerpiece surrounded by hexagon cheeses and crackers with nuts, fruits, and honey drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz Manchego cheese
02 - 3.5 oz Aged cheddar
03 - 3.5 oz Gruyère
04 - 3.5 oz Brie
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

→ Accompaniments

10 - 2 tbsp runny honey
11 - 1/2 cup Marcona almonds
12 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
13 - 1/2 cup fresh grapes
14 - Fresh edible flowers or microgreens (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Using a food-safe hexagon-shaped cutter approximately 2 to 3 inches wide, slice all cheeses into neat hexagonal pieces. Chill softer cheeses like Brie and goat cheese briefly before cutting to ensure cleaner edges.
02 - Arrange the crackers and trim them into hexagons using the same cutter. Select the most intact pieces for presentation, as some may break during cutting.
03 - Place the piece of edible honeycomb at the center of a large serving board.
04 - Form a circular, radiating pattern around the honeycomb, alternating different cheese varieties to provide contrast in color and texture.
05 - Create additional concentric circles or rays around the cheese layer using the hexagon-shaped crackers.
06 - Distribute Marcona almonds, dried apricots, and fresh grapes evenly to add visual appeal and balance flavors.
07 - Lightly drizzle runny honey in lines around the honeycomb and cheeses to enhance glossiness and sweetness.
08 - Optionally garnish with edible flowers or microgreens. Serve immediately with cheese knives or spreaders for ease of use.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It doubles as both stunning centerpiece and delicious appetizer, so you're doing less work than it appears.
  • The geometric cutting actually makes assembly faster once you get the rhythm down, and guests always think you spent hours.
  • Every bite combines warm, earthy cheese with crisp crackers and bursts of honey sweetness in perfect balance.
02 -
  • Soft cheeses are your enemy when it comes to clean edges—chill them longer than seems necessary, and if a piece tears, consider it a learning moment, not a failure.
  • The hexagon cutter must be sharp and food-safe metal, and you need to clean it between cuts or every subsequent piece will be jagged.
  • Assemble this no more than two hours before serving; cheese at room temperature and exposed to air starts changing flavor and texture, losing some of that careful presentation magic.
03 -
  • If your edible honeycomb arrives dry or looks dull, you haven't failed—real honeycomb is variable, and a light honey drizzle will make it glow no matter what.
  • Keep extra cheese and crackers cut but off the board in case something breaks during service or guests eat faster than expected.
  • The gold, amber, and cream tones of this board pair visually with white wine or champagne, so serve them both if you can—let your guests choose their own pairing.
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