Colorful tray of fruits, cheeses, and snacks arranged like comets and planets for easy entertaining.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 - 1/4 cup dried apricots
15 - 1/4 cup mixed nuts (optional, omit for nut-free)
16 - Edible gold or silver star sprinkles (optional)
17 - Fresh mint leaves
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - On a large serving tray, place the gouda and cheddar cheese cubes in circular patterns to represent planets.
02 - Use mozzarella balls and grapes to form smaller moons and asteroids around the cheese planets.
03 - Arrange sliced orange and kiwi rounds as larger, colorful planets on the tray.
04 - Cluster blueberries and halved strawberries to mimic stars and comet tails.
05 - Stack breadsticks in sweeping lines to suggest comet trails across the tray.
06 - Distribute hummus and herbed cream cheese in small bowls and place them evenly around the arrangement.
07 - Fill remaining spaces with water crackers, dried apricots, and mixed nuts if using.
08 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves and sprinkle edible gold or silver stars for a whimsical, space-inspired presentation.
