Whimsical star-shaped spread with cheeses, fruits, crackers, and sweet treats for festive occasions.
# What You'll 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 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
# Directions:
01 - On a large rectangular or oval serving board, compose a five-pointed star using sliced cheddar and cubed gouda. Position brie wedges centrally for a creamy core.
02 - Encircle the cheese star with alternating star-shaped and whole-grain crackers for texture and visual balance. Place sliced baguette along one edge to form the shooting star’s tail.
03 - Position mango stars and blueberries around the cheese star to enhance color. Layer grapes and strawberries along the baguette tail, interspersing dried apricots for sweetness.
04 - Scatter yogurt-covered pretzels and dark chocolate stars over the board, focusing on the star tail area for a festive touch.
05 - Fill remaining spaces with roasted almonds, shelled pistachios, and fresh mint leaves. Drizzle honey near the brie or provide it separately in a small dish.
06 - Present immediately and encourage guests to explore various flavor and texture combinations.
