Space-inspired platter featuring cheeses, fruits, crackers, and dips arranged as comets and planets.
# What You Need:
→ 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 - ¼ cup dried apricots
15 - ¼ cup mixed nuts (optional, omit for nut-free)
16 - Edible gold or silver star sprinkles (optional)
17 - Fresh mint leaves
# Steps:
01 - Place gouda and cheddar cheese cubes in circular patterns on a large serving tray to resemble planets.
02 - Position mozzarella balls and grapes around the cheeses to mimic moons and asteroids.
03 - Lay out orange and kiwi slices as vibrant, larger planets within the arrangement.
04 - Group blueberries and halved strawberries in clusters to simulate stars and comet tails.
05 - Stack breadsticks in sweeping lines extending from the fruit clusters to suggest comet trails.
06 - Spoon hummus and herbed cream cheese into small bowls and place them evenly around the tray.
07 - Fill remaining spaces with water crackers, dried apricots, and mixed nuts if using.
08 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves and sprinkle edible star decorations if desired, enhancing the space-themed aesthetic.
