Colorful star-shaped board featuring 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
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
# Step-by-Step:
01 - On a large rectangular or oval board, position cheddar and gouda cheeses to form a five-pointed star, placing brie wedges at the center for a creamy core.
02 - Surround the cheese star with star-shaped and whole-grain crackers, alternating types for texture and appearance. Line one edge with sliced baguette to create the shooting star's tail.
03 - Distribute mango stars and blueberries around the cheese star for vibrant color, then layer grapes, strawberries, and dried apricots along the tail area.
04 - Sprinkle yogurt-covered pretzels and dark chocolate stars primarily along the star’s trail to enhance visual appeal and variety.
05 - Fill any remaining gaps with roasted almonds, pistachios, and fresh mint leaves. Drizzle honey beside the brie or serve it in a small dish with a spoon.
06 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to explore combinations of flavors and textures.
