Festive star-shaped snack arrangement combining cheeses, fruits, crackers, nuts, and sweet accents.
# Components:
→ 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 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
# Directions:
01 - On a large rectangular or oval serving board, shape the cheddar and gouda cheeses into a five-pointed star. Position the brie wedges at the center to form a creamy core.
02 - Surround the cheese star with star-shaped and whole-grain crackers, alternating varieties for texture and aesthetic appeal. Line one edge with sliced baguette to create the shooting star’s tail.
03 - Distribute the mango stars and blueberries around the cheese star for vibrant color. Layer grapes and halved strawberries along the tail, incorporating dried apricots for sweetness.
04 - Sprinkle yogurt-covered pretzels and dark chocolate stars primarily over the shooting star’s trail for an enticing finish.
05 - Fill remaining spaces with roasted almonds, shelled pistachios, and fresh mint leaves. Drizzle honey adjacent to the brie or serve it in a small dish with a spoon.
06 - Present immediately and encourage guests to enjoy mixing flavors and textures.
