Busy Bee Honeycomb Snack Plate

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This playful snack plate highlights edible honeycomb surrounded by creamy goat cheese, aged cheddar, and brie. Fresh grapes, apple, pear slices, and dried apricots add juicy sweetness. Roasted almonds, crackers, and breadsticks provide a crunchy contrast, while wildflower honey and optional bee pollen lend natural sweetness. Garnished with fresh thyme or mint, this easy-to-assemble platter offers a balanced mix of textures and flavors ideal for casual gatherings or light bites.

Updated on Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:44:00 GMT
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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 a favorite at our gatherings because it balances flavors and textures beautifully.

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.
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This snack plate is a hit during family get-togethers where everyone enjoys creating their own perfect bite.

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.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 320, Total Fat 15 g, Carbohydrates 36 g, Protein 12 g.

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This Busy Bee Honeycomb Snack Plate is a delightfully simple way to impress guests with minimal prep.

Recipe Questions

What types of cheese work best with honeycomb?

Creamy goat cheese, aged cheddar, and brie pair well with honeycomb, balancing sweet and savory notes.

Can I substitute honey in this plate?

Yes, for a vegan-friendly option, use maple syrup instead of honey to maintain sweetness.

Which fruits complement the cheeses and honeycomb?

Seedless grapes, apple slices, pear slices, and dried apricots provide varied sweetness and texture.

Are there any allergy considerations?

This plate contains milk, nuts, gluten, and bee products; check labels and omit items if sensitive.

How should I serve the platter?

Arrange cheeses and honeycomb on a large platter, garnish with fresh thyme or mint, and serve immediately.

What drinks pair well with this snack plate?

Crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon complements the flavors harmoniously.

Busy Bee Honeycomb Snack Plate

A sweet-savory plate with honeycomb, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crunchy bites perfect for sharing.

Prep duration
15 min
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Complete duration
15 min
Created by Grace Mitchell


Skill Level Easy

Heritage Fusion

Output 4 Portions

Dietary considerations Meat-Free

Components

Cheeses

01 3.5 oz edible honeycomb
02 3.5 oz creamy goat cheese
03 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
04 3.5 oz brie, sliced

Fruits

01 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
02 1 small apple, sliced
03 1 small pear, sliced
04 1/4 cup dried apricots

Crunchy Elements

01 1/2 cup roasted almonds
02 1/2 cup whole-grain crackers
03 1/2 cup breadsticks or baguette slices

Sweet Accents

01 2 tbsp wildflower honey
02 1 tbsp bee pollen (optional)

Fresh Herbs

01 A few sprigs fresh thyme or mint for garnish

Directions

Stage 01

Arrange Cheeses: Place the goat cheese, aged cheddar, and brie spaced evenly on a large serving platter.

Stage 02

Position Honeycomb and Drizzle Honey: Set the edible honeycomb at the center of the platter and drizzle wildflower honey evenly over cheeses and honeycomb.

Stage 03

Add Fruits: Distribute halved grapes, apple slices, pear slices, and dried apricots around the cheeses.

Stage 04

Incorporate Crunchy Elements: Scatter roasted almonds and arrange whole-grain crackers and breadsticks around the platter.

Stage 05

Apply Optional Bee Pollen: Lightly sprinkle bee pollen over honeycomb and fruit if desired.

Stage 06

Garnish and Serve: Decorate with fresh thyme or mint sprigs and serve immediately.

Necessary tools

  • Large serving platter
  • Paring knife
  • Cheese knife
  • Small spoon for honey

Allergy details

Review each component for potential allergens and consider consulting with a healthcare provider if you're unsure about certain ingredients.
  • Contains milk (cheese), nuts (almonds), gluten (crackers and breadsticks).
  • Bee products may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Nutritional information (per portion)

These values are estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Energy Value: 320
  • Fats: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Protein Content: 12 g