A colorful star-shaped board of cheeses, fruits, crackers, and sweet treats perfect for party occasions.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.2 oz cheddar cheese, sliced
02 - 4.2 oz gouda cheese, cubed
03 - 4.2 oz brie cheese, cut into wedges
→ Crackers & Bread
04 - 3.5 oz star-shaped crackers
05 - 2.8 oz whole-grain crackers
06 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Fruits
07 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
08 - 1 cup blueberries
09 - 1 mango, sliced into star shapes using cookie cutter
10 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
11 - 1/2 cup strawberries, halved
→ Sweet Treats
12 - 1/3 cup yogurt-covered pretzels
13 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate stars or chocolate chips
14 - 1/4 cup honey
→ Nuts & Extras
15 - 1/3 cup roasted almonds
16 - 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
17 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# Steps:
01 - On a large rectangular or oval serving board, arrange cheddar and gouda cheeses to form a five-pointed star, placing brie wedges at the center to create a creamy core.
02 - Surround the cheese star with alternating crackers to add texture and visual variety; place sliced baguette along one edge to form the tail of the shooting star.
03 - Place mango stars and blueberries around the cheese star for vibrant color, then layer grapes and halved strawberries along the tail, topping with dried apricots for sweetness.
04 - Scatter yogurt-covered pretzels and dark chocolate stars primarily along the star’s trail to enhance sweetness and visual appeal.
05 - Fill any gaps with roasted almonds, shelled pistachios, and fresh mint leaves; drizzle honey next to the brie or serve it separately in a small dish with a spoon.
06 - Present the board immediately, encouraging guests to combine flavors and textures as desired.
