Whimsical Citrus Cheese Clock

# 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 - Thinly slice all citrus fruits into even rounds, removing seeds where necessary.

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

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

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

05 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves to add color and aroma.

06 - Serve immediately with crackers or crusty bread alongside.

# Expert Suggestions:

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It looks like you spent hours preparing when it actually takes twenty minutes, which is basically kitchen magic.
Every slice of citrus gives a different burst of brightness, so each bite feels surprising and intentional.
It works for vegetarians, gluten-free diets, and people who just want something beautiful to eat.

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Seed the citrus before you slice it, or you'll end up digging tiny seeds out mid-bite and looking less like an artist and more like you forgot to prep.
The cheese gets softer as it sits, so if presentation matters more than serving time, arrange everything just before guests arrive.

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