Save A whimsical, celestial-themed snack board featuring a delightful mix of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and treats, perfect for late-night cravings or special gatherings under the stars.
This snack board always brings a magical touch to our gatherings under the stars and gets everyone excited to try something new.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 120 g brie cheese cut into crescent shapes, 120 g aged cheddar sliced, 100 g blue cheese crumbled
- Fruits: 1 pear thinly sliced, 1 cup seedless grapes, 1/2 cup dried apricots, 1/2 cup blueberries
- Crackers & Breads: 1 cup crescent-shaped crackers or crostini, 1 small baguette sliced
- Nuts & Seeds: 1/3 cup roasted almonds, 1/3 cup shelled pistachios
- Sweets: 1/4 cup dark chocolate stars or chocolate chips, 2 tbsp honey
- Garnishes: Edible flowers (optional), fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange the crescent-shaped brie pieces along one side of a large round board to mimic a moon shape.
- Step 2:
- Fan out the cheddar slices and blue cheese around the brie filling in the crescent shape.
- Step 3:
- Place pear slices and grapes in small clusters beside the cheeses.
- Step 4:
- Fill open spaces with dried apricots blueberries and crescent-shaped crackers or crostini.
- Step 5:
- Scatter almonds and pistachios throughout the board for texture and crunch.
- Step 6:
- Add chocolate stars or chips for a midnight sparkle and drizzle honey over the blue cheese if desired.
- Step 7:
- Garnish with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves for a magical night-sky effect.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately encouraging guests to mix and match flavors.
Save Our family loves gathering around this board sharing stories and laughter late into the night.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, sharp knife, small bowls for nuts or honey
Allergen Information
Contains milk cheese tree nuts almonds pistachios gluten crackers baguette. Check labels for hidden allergens in crackers and chocolate.
Nutritional Information
Calories 340, total fat 18 g, carbohydrates 34 g, protein 11 g per serving.
Save This snack board is a stellar way to delight guests with a simple elegant presentation that’s both tasty and visually stunning.
Cooking Guide
- → What cheeses are ideal for this snack board?
Brie in crescent shapes, aged cheddar slices, and crumbled blue cheese create a rich and varied flavor profile for this board.
- → Can I substitute the fruits used here?
Absolutely! Pears, grapes, dried apricots, and blueberries can be swapped with other seasonal fruits for different flavors and textures.
- → What nuts complement this arrangement best?
Roasted almonds and shelled pistachios provide a crunchy contrast that pairs well with the cheeses and fruits.
- → How can I add a decorative touch to the board?
Use edible flowers and fresh mint leaves to enhance the visual appeal and add subtle fresh notes.
- → What are some good beverage pairings?
Sparkling wine, herbal teas, or a light red wine complement the diverse flavors of the board beautifully.
- → Is there a way to make this suitable for other dietary needs?
Consider substituting cheeses for dairy-free options and selecting gluten-free crackers to accommodate different dietary preferences.