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 Steps:

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

02 - Place the citrus slices in a circular pattern on a large round serving platter, alternating colors and positioning one slice at each hour from 1 to 12.

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

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

05 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves for aroma and visual appeal. Serve immediately with crackers or crusty bread on the side.

# Expert Hints:

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It looks like you spent hours on it, but takes just twenty minutes and requires zero cooking skills.
Your guests won't expect an appetizer that's this visually playful and actually tastes incredible.
It works for any occasion—casual gatherings, themed parties, or when you need something impressive that doesn't stress you out.

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Slice your citrus just before assembling; cut fruit oxidizes and loses its glow quickly, so timing is everything here.
Your cheese hands need to be sturdy enough to hold their shape—room-temperature cheese is too soft, so work with it straight from the fridge and it'll hold like a champion.

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