Festive snack board shaped as a shooting star with cheeses, fruits, crackers, and sweets.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Instructions:
01 - Arrange cheddar and gouda cheese slices in a five-pointed star shape on a large rectangular or oval serving board, placing brie wedges at the center to create a creamy focal point.
02 - Surround the cheese star with an alternating pattern of star-shaped and whole-grain crackers for varied texture and appearance; position sliced baguette along one edge to form the tail of the shooting star.
03 - Distribute mango stars and blueberries around the cheese star to introduce vibrant color, then layer grapes and halved strawberries along the tail, enhancing sweetness with dried apricots.
04 - Evenly scatter yogurt-covered pretzels and dark chocolate stars over the board, concentrating on the tail to emphasize the shooting star trail.
05 - Fill remaining spaces with roasted almonds, pistachios, and fresh mint leaves; drizzle honey near the brie or serve alongside in a small dish with a spoon.
06 - Present the assembled board immediately, encouraging guests to sample a combination of flavors and textures.
