Star-shaped board with cheeses, fruits, crackers, and sweet treats perfect for festive occasions.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.2 oz sliced cheddar cheese
02 - 4.2 oz cubed gouda cheese
03 - 4.2 oz brie cheese 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
10 - ½ cup dried apricots
11 - ½ cup halved strawberries
→ Sweet Treats
12 - ⅓ cup yogurt-covered pretzels
13 - ⅓ cup dark chocolate stars or chips
14 - ¼ cup honey
→ Nuts & Extras
15 - ⅓ cup roasted almonds
16 - ¼ cup shelled pistachios
17 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# Directions:
01 - On a large rectangular or oval serving board, arrange sliced cheddar and cubed gouda cheese into a five-pointed star shape. Position brie wedges at the center to form a creamy core.
02 - Surround the cheese star with alternating star-shaped and whole-grain crackers for varied texture and visual interest. Place sliced baguette along one edge to create the shooting star's tail.
03 - Arrange mango stars and blueberries around the cheese star for color. Layer grapes and halved strawberries along the tail, interspersing dried apricots for added sweetness.
04 - Scatter yogurt-covered pretzels and dark chocolate stars across the board, emphasizing the star trail area.
05 - Fill remaining gaps with roasted almonds, shelled pistachios, and fresh mint leaves. Drizzle honey adjacent to the brie or serve separately in a small dish.
06 - Present immediately and encourage guests to combine flavors and textures freely.
