Festive star-shaped board featuring cheeses, fruits, crackers, and sweet treats for easy entertaining.
# What You Need:
→ 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 a cookie cutter
10 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
11 - 0.5 cup strawberries, halved
→ Sweet Treats
12 - 0.33 cup yogurt-covered pretzels
13 - 0.33 cup dark chocolate stars or chips
14 - 0.25 cup honey
→ Nuts & Extras
15 - 0.33 cup roasted almonds
16 - 0.25 cup shelled pistachios
17 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# Steps:
01 - On a large rectangular or oval serving board, form a five-pointed star shape by placing sliced cheddar and cubed gouda cheeses. Position the brie wedges in the center to create a creamy core.
02 - Surround the cheese star with alternating star-shaped and whole-grain crackers to enhance texture and visual contrast. Align sliced baguette along one edge to resemble the tail of the shooting star.
03 - Distribute mango stars and blueberries around the cheese star for vibrant color. Layer grapes and halved strawberries along the tail section, integrating dried apricots for sweetness.
04 - Evenly sprinkle yogurt-covered pretzels and dark chocolate stars over the board, concentrating them along the star's trail.
05 - Fill remaining gaps with roasted almonds, shelled pistachios, and fresh mint leaves. Drizzle honey adjacent to the brie or provide it separately in a small dish with a spoon.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to explore combinations of flavors and textures.
