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 appetizer when hosting friends because it's versatile and visually appealing.
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 plate often sparks lively conversation and brings everyone closer over shared bites.
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.
Nutritional Information
Calories 320 Total Fat 15 g Carbohydrates 36 g Protein 12 g per serving
Save This snack plate is the perfect blend of taste and texture sure to impress your guests.
Recipe Help & Answers
- → What cheeses work best on this snack plate?
Creamy goat cheese, aged cheddar, and brie provide a nice range of textures and flavors. You can also substitute with Manchego or blue cheese according to preference.
- → How can I accommodate dietary restrictions?
For vegan options, use plant-based cheeses and swap honey with maple syrup. Be mindful of nut and pollen allergies when preparing this plate.
- → What fruits complement the honeycomb and cheeses?
Seedless grapes, sliced apples, pears, and dried apricots add fresh sweetness and tartness that contrast nicely with creamy cheeses.
- → Are there recommended accompaniments to serve alongside?
This plate pairs well with crisp white wine or refreshing sparkling water with lemon to balance the rich and sweet elements.
- → What is the purpose of bee pollen in this dish?
Bee pollen adds subtle floral notes and texture but is optional and should be avoided by those with pollen allergies.
- → How should the snack plate be arranged for best presentation?
Space cheeses attractively around the platter with honeycomb at the center, drizzle honey over, then surround with fruits, nuts, crackers, and breadsticks as garnish.