Festive star-shaped arrangement featuring cheeses, fruits, crackers, and sweet treats for sharing.
# 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 chocolate 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, arrange cheddar and gouda cheeses in the shape of a five-pointed star. Position brie wedges at the center to create a creamy core.
02 - Surround the cheese star with alternating types of crackers for texture and visual appeal. Place sliced baguette along one edge of the board to form the tail of the shooting star.
03 - Distribute mango star shapes and blueberries around the cheese star for vibrant color, then layer grapes and halved strawberries along the tail section. Incorporate dried apricots for added sweetness.
04 - Sprinkle yogurt-covered pretzels and dark chocolate stars primarily over the star’s tail to enhance the visual trail effect.
05 - Fill any remaining gaps with roasted almonds, shelled pistachios, and fresh mint leaves. Drizzle honey near the brie or provide it in a small dish alongside the board.
06 - Present immediately and encourage guests to combine flavors and textures freely.
