Clockwork Orange Citrus Cheese

# What You'll Need:

→ Citrus

01 - 1 large orange

02 - 1 blood orange

03 - 1 grapefruit

04 - 2 clementines

05 - 1 lemon

06 - 1 lime

→ Cheese

07 - 5.3 oz firm goat cheese or manchego

08 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar or gouda

→ Garnishes

09 - 2 tbsp honey

10 - 2 tbsp chopped pistachios or walnuts (optional)

11 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)

12 - Crackers or crusty bread, to serve

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice all citrus fruits into thin, even rounds, removing seeds where necessary.

02 - Arrange the citrus slices in a circular pattern on a large round serving platter, alternating colors for visual appeal. Place one slice at each of the twelve hours on your clock.

03 - Cut the cheeses into long, narrow strips. Shape two pieces to represent the clock hands and position them at the center, pointing to your chosen time.

04 - Drizzle honey over the center and sprinkle with pistachios or walnuts if using.

05 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves for color and aroma. Serve immediately with crackers or crusty bread on the side.

# Expert Tips:

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It looks like you spent all day in the kitchen when it actually takes twenty minutes.
The mix of sweet citrus, creamy cheese, and that drizzle of honey hits every flavor note at once.
People talk about it for weeks—there's something about a platter that tells time that sticks in everyone's memory.

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Slice your citrus right before serving or it will dry out and lose that jewel-like quality that makes this platter work.
Room temperature cheese spreads better and tastes better than cold cheese straight from the fridge, so pull it out about thirty minutes before guests arrive.

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