Labyrinth nuts seeds cheese (Print View)

A striking nuts and seeds maze culminating in a creamy cheese center for sharing.

# 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 (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 for drizzling

# How To Make It:

01 - Lightly sketch a winding labyrinth path on a large serving platter or board using a pencil for guidance.
02 - Carefully place single-file lines of assorted nuts and seeds along the sketched path, alternating types to create contrast in color and texture.
03 - Continue arranging the nuts and seeds to form a spiraling or winding track leading toward the center of the board.
04 - Set the soft-ripened cheese wheel at the labyrinth’s center as a focal prize.
05 - Decorate the cheese with fresh herbs and drizzle honey or agave atop, if preferred.
06 - Scatter dried cranberries or cherries into any remaining gaps for added color and flavor.
07 - Provide small forks or picks and invite guests to explore the labyrinth to reach the cheese.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours planning when it takes less than 30 minutes, which never gets old at parties.
  • Guests naturally slow down and mingle instead of just grabbing and retreating, which honestly changes the whole vibe of a gathering.
  • You control every ingredient, so allergies and preferences stop being stressful obstacles.
02 -
  • If you skip the pencil sketch and just freehand it, the labyrinth will look more organic and honestly more impressive—precision actually reads as stiff here.
  • Roasted nuts taste richer than raw, but raw almonds stay visually distinct longer because they don't darken over time on the board.
  • Arrange everything 20 minutes or less before serving so nothing starts to look tired; a fresh labyrinth has energy that a pre-made one loses.
03 -
  • Black sesame seeds are your secret weapon for visual drama—they read as expensive and sophisticated with almost no effort.
  • If the cheese looks like it's drying out mid-party, cover it loosely with a small dome or even an overturned bowl until the moment you want to serve it.
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