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.
This snack plate has become my go-to when I want to impress guests without a lot of fuss.
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.
Save This snack plate always brings smiles to my family gatherings and breaks the ice at parties.
Notes
Substitute any of the cheeses with your favorites such as Manchego or blue cheese. For a vegan option use plant-based cheeses and maple syrup instead of honey. Pair with a crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon.
Required Tools
Large serving platter Paring knife Cheese knife Small spoon (for honey)
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese) nuts (almonds) gluten (crackers breadsticks). Bee products may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
Save Enjoy this snack plate as a perfect no-cook option that satisfies sweet and savory cravings alike.
Recipe Guide
- → What cheeses work best for this honeycomb plate?
Creamy goat cheese, aged cheddar, and brie create a balanced mix of textures and flavors. You may substitute with Manchego or blue cheese if preferred.
- → Can I replace honeycomb if it's unavailable?
Edible honeycomb can be sourced at specialty stores. If unavailable, you can use extra honey and a chunk of firm cheese as an alternative component.
- → What fruits pair well on this plate?
Seedless grapes, sliced apple, pear, and dried apricots complement the cheese and honeycomb with fresh sweetness and varied textures.
- → Are there vegan options for this snack plate?
Yes, substitute plant-based cheeses and replace honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly version.
- → How should the plate be served and garnished?
Arrange cheeses and honeycomb attractively on a large platter, drizzle with honey, add fruits and crunchy bites, then garnish with fresh thyme or mint for a fragrant finish.
- → What allergens should be considered?
This plate contains milk from cheeses, nuts like almonds, and gluten from crackers and breadsticks. Bee products may trigger allergies for sensitive individuals.