A vibrant tray featuring cheeses, fruits, and snacks designed in a celestial theme for easy entertaining.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz gouda cheese, cubed
02 - 5.3 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
03 - 4.2 oz mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup green grapes
05 - 1 cup red grapes
06 - 1 cup blueberries
07 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced into rounds
08 - 1 large orange, sliced into rounds
09 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
→ Crackers & Breads
10 - 1 cup round water crackers
11 - 1 cup breadsticks
→ Dips
12 - 3.5 oz hummus
13 - 3.5 oz herbed cream cheese
→ Extras & Garnishes
14 - 1/4 cup dried apricots
15 - 1/4 cup mixed nuts (optional, omit for nut-free)
16 - Edible gold or silver star sprinkles (optional)
17 - Fresh mint leaves
# Directions:
01 - On a large serving tray, arrange cheese cubes in circular patterns to resemble planets.
02 - Use mozzarella balls and grapes to form smaller moons and asteroids around the cheese planets.
03 - Place orange and kiwi slices strategically as larger, vibrant planets on the tray.
04 - Cluster blueberries and halved strawberries to represent stars and comet trails among the arrangement.
05 - Stack breadsticks in sweeping lines to suggest the visual effect of comet trails.
06 - Place hummus and herbed cream cheese in small bowls and distribute them evenly around the tray.
07 - Fill remaining spaces with water crackers, dried apricots, and mixed nuts if using, ensuring an even spread.
08 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves and optionally sprinkle edible stars to create a whimsical, space-inspired presentation.
