Labyrinth nuts seeds cheese (Printable)

A stunning nuts and seeds platter featuring a cheese centerpiece, perfect for elegant grazing occasions.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 1.4 oz raw almonds
02 - 1.4 oz roasted cashews
03 - 1.4 oz shelled pistachios
04 - 1.4 oz pecan halves
05 - 1.4 oz hazelnuts

→ Seeds

06 - 1.1 oz pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
07 - 1.1 oz sunflower seeds
08 - 0.7 oz black sesame seeds
09 - 0.7 oz white sesame seeds
10 - 0.7 oz flaxseeds

→ The Prize Cheese

11 - 6.3 oz wheel of soft-ripened cheese (e.g., Brie, Camembert, or vegan alternative)

→ Optional Accents

12 - 2 tbsp dried cranberries or cherries
13 - 2 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary)
14 - 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup

# How To Make:

01 - Lightly draw a winding labyrinth pattern on a large flat serving platter or board using a pencil, if precision is desired.
02 - Place single-file lines of assorted nuts and seeds along the drawn labyrinth lines, alternating types to provide color and textural contrast.
03 - Continue arranging the nuts and seeds in a spiral or winding pattern that leads toward the center of the platter.
04 - Set the wheel of soft-ripened cheese at the labyrinth's center as the focal point.
05 - Decorate the cheese with fresh herbs and drizzle with honey or agave syrup according to preference.
06 - Scatter dried cranberries or cherries in any vacant areas for additional color and flavor.
07 - Provide small forks or cocktail picks and invite guests to navigate the labyrinth to reach the cheese.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like an edible work of art but requires zero cooking skills—just arrangement and intention.
  • Your guests will remember this more than any traditional appetizer because they're playing with their food in the best way.
  • The combination of textures and flavors keeps every bite interesting without overwhelming your prep time.
02 -
  • Arrange everything within an hour of serving because nuts oxidize and lose their visual sheen once cut; this board is about immediate visual impact.
  • If your cheese starts sweating or feels soft, it means your kitchen is warm—pop the board into a cool spot until guests arrive, because a sagging centerpiece ruins the whole mystique.
  • The smaller the serving platter, the more intimate and impressive the labyrinth feels; don't feel like you need to feed 50 people with one board.
03 -
  • Buy your cheese the day before so it's perfectly soft but not deflated by serving time—Brie and Camembert are forgiving if you keep them cool.
  • Toast your nuts lightly at home beforehand if they feel stale; five minutes in a 300°F oven wakes them up and makes them taste fresher than new.
  • Keep a small bowl of extra seeds and nuts nearby during the party to refresh any depleted sections of the labyrinth as guests navigate it.
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