Gilded Hive Cheese Board (Printable)

Hexagon-cut cheeses and crackers arranged around honeycomb for a visually striking board.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz Manchego cheese
02 - 3.5 oz Aged cheddar cheese
03 - 3.5 oz Gruyère cheese
04 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese
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 tablespoons runny honey
11 - ½ cup Marcona almonds
12 - ½ cup dried apricots
13 - ½ cup fresh grapes
14 - Fresh edible flowers or microgreens (optional, for garnish)

# Directions:

01 - Using a food-safe hexagon-shaped cutter approximately 2–3 inches wide, slice all cheeses into neat hexagon shapes. Chill softer cheeses like Brie and goat cheese briefly beforehand for cleaner cuts.
02 - Place crackers on a surface and trim them into hexagonal shapes using the same cutter. Select intact pieces for presentation.
03 - Position the edible honeycomb piece centrally on the serving board.
04 - Form a circular, radiating pattern around the honeycomb using the hexagon-cut cheeses, alternating varieties for color and texture contrast.
05 - Create additional concentric circles or rays surrounding the cheeses with the hexagon-cut crackers.
06 - Distribute Marcona almonds, dried apricots, and fresh grapes in the spaces between cheese and crackers to enhance color and balance.
07 - Lightly drizzle runny honey over and around the honeycomb and cheeses for a glossy finish.
08 - Optionally embellish with fresh edible flowers or microgreens to elevate presentation.
09 - Present immediately, providing cheese knives or spreaders for serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours when it actually took about thirty-five minutes, which is the best kind of kitchen magic.
  • Every guest remembers a beautiful board long after they forget a regular meal, and this one starts conversations the moment it arrives.
02 -
  • A dull cutter will crush your cheese and crackers instead of slicing them cleanly—invest in a sharp metal one and keep it sharp.
  • Soft cheeses need to be colder than you think; the brie disaster that taught me this is now a beloved cautionary tale among my friends.
03 -
  • If a hexagon cracks or crumbles, it's not a failure—stack two pieces slightly overlapped, and it looks intentional, maybe even better.
  • Real edible honeycomb from a specialty store or online is worth the splurge; it's the soul of this board, and nothing else quite delivers that delicate crunch and subtle sweetness.
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