A colorful star-shaped platter featuring cheeses, fruits, cured meats, and dips for festive gatherings.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.2 oz cheddar cheese, sliced 0.4 inch thick
02 - 4.2 oz gouda cheese, sliced 0.4 inch thick
03 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced
→ Cured Meats
04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
05 - 3.5 oz salami, thinly sliced
→ Fruits
06 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
07 - 1 cup green grapes
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
09 - 1 small pomegranate, seeds only
→ Crackers & Bread
10 - 16 round crackers
11 - 8 slices baguette, toasted
→ Vegetables
12 - 1 cup baby carrots
13 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced into stars using star-shaped cutter
14 - 1 cup mini bell peppers, sliced
→ Dips & Spreads
15 - 1/2 cup hummus
16 - 1/2 cup honey mustard dip
→ Garnishes
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
18 - Edible gold star confetti, food-safe (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut stars from cheddar and gouda cheese slices and cucumber.
02 - Place star-shaped cheeses, brie wedges, and cured meats in star patterns on a large wooden board or platter.
03 - Arrange grapes, strawberries, pomegranate seeds, baby carrots, star-cut cucumbers, mini bell peppers, and crackers around the star patterns, balancing colors and textures.
04 - Place toasted baguette slices and small bowls of hummus and honey mustard dip on the board.
05 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible gold star confetti for a festive appearance.
06 - Present immediately and encourage guests to mix and match flavors.
