Honeycomb Hexagon Maze (Printable)

A geometric arrangement of creamy cheeses, crunchy nuts, and honey creating a visually striking appetizer.

# 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

07 - Fresh thyme sprigs
08 - Edible flowers

# How-To:

01 - Place the cheese hexagons on a large serving board in an interlocking honeycomb pattern, fitting them snugly to create a geometric hexagonal design.
02 - Distribute roasted almonds and shelled pistachios evenly in the gaps between the cheese pieces for texture and visual appeal.
03 - Generously drizzle high-quality honey over the cheeses and nuts, allowing it to pool slightly in the crevices.
04 - Decorate the platter with fresh thyme sprigs and edible flowers to enhance color and aroma, if desired.
05 - Present immediately with small forks or toothpicks for convenient serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like edible art, but comes together in under 20 minutes with zero cooking required
  • The combination of creamy, nutty, and sweet textures makes every bite interesting and keeps people reaching back for more
  • It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so you're never worried about accommodating guests with different diets
02 -
  • Let your cheeses sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving if they've been refrigerated. Cold cheese tastes muted and loses the subtle nuances you've carefully arranged.
  • If you're making this more than an hour ahead, keep it refrigerated and only add the honey drizzle just before guests arrive. Honey can make some cheeses sweat or separate if left sitting too long.
03 -
  • If your cheese is cold straight from the fridge, it can be hard to cut into clean hexagons. Let it warm slightly on the counter for five minutes first, and your knife will glide through much more smoothly.
  • The secret professionals use is setting their cutting board at a slight angle. This lets the nuts naturally settle into the gaps without you having to arrange them manually. Gravity does most of the work.
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