Save A whimsical and colorful grazing board featuring a variety of cheeses, fruits, vegetables, and sweet treats artfully arranged to resemble clouds and a rainbow–perfect for parties or childrens celebrations.
This grazing board brings joy and color to any gathering it is served at, always impressing guests with its creativity and taste.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g mozzarella balls, 150 g brie cheese sliced, 100 g cream cheese shaped into clouds with a spoon
- Fruits (Rainbow Colors): 1 cup strawberries hulled and halved, 1 cup clementine or mandarin segments, 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup purple grapes or blackberries, ½ cup raspberries (optional for extra color)
- Vegetables (Optional for Savory Board): 1 cup yellow bell pepper strips, 1 cup cucumber slices, 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Crackers & Bread: 1 cup mini rice cakes, 1 cup assorted crackers, 1 French baguette sliced
- Sweet Treats: 1 cup pastel mini marshmallows, ½ cup white chocolate-covered pretzels, ½ cup rainbow-colored candies (e.g. M&Ms or Skittles)
- Garnishes: Fresh mint leaves, Edible flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large platter or board arrange the cream cheese and mozzarella balls in fluffy clusters to form clouds on one or both ends of the board.
- Step 2:
- Slice the brie and add to the cloud sections for creamy texture and visual interest.
- Step 3:
- Arrange the fruits in curved, color-coordinated rows to create a rainbow effect between the clouds. Start with strawberries (red), then clementines (orange), pineapple (yellow), green grapes (green), blueberries (blue), and purple grapes/blackberries (violet).
- Step 4:
- If using, add the vegetables in separate small clusters, enhancing the rainbow and adding savory variety.
- Step 5:
- Fill in gaps with crackers, rice cakes, and baguette slices.
- Step 6:
- Scatter mini marshmallows and white chocolate-covered pretzels near the clouds for a whimsical touch.
- Step 7:
- Add rainbow candies along the fruit rainbow or in small bowls.
- Step 8:
- Garnish with fresh mint and edible flowers for extra color and freshness.
- Step 9:
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate (covered) for up to 1 hour before serving.
Save This grazing board often creates joyful family moments, inspiring creativity and shared fun while assembling and eating.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, Sharp knife, Small bowls (for dips or candies), Cheese knives or spoons
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese, white chocolate), Wheat&Gluten (crackers, bread), Soy (some candies). May contain Nuts (depending on cracker/candy choices). Always check all packaging for allergen information.
Nutritional Information
Calories 250, Total Fat 9 g, Carbohydrates 36 g, Protein 6 g (per serving)
Save This grazing board is a delightful centerpiece that combines taste and aesthetics for any occasion.
Recipe Help & Answers
- → How do I create the cloud shapes with cream cheese?
Use a spoon to scoop and shape cream cheese into fluffy, rounded clusters resembling clouds. Chilling briefly can help maintain their shape.
- → What fruits work best for the rainbow layout?
Choose brightly colored fruits such as strawberries, clementines, pineapple, green grapes, blueberries, and purple grapes to create a vivid rainbow effect.
- → Can I include savory items on the board?
Yes, adding vegetables like yellow bell peppers, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes complements the fruit and cheese with fresh, savory notes.
- → How to keep the board fresh before serving?
Cover the board with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one hour to maintain freshness without sogginess.
- → Are there suggestions for dietary adaptations?
Substitute cheeses with plant-based options for vegan preferences and choose nut-free crackers to accommodate allergies.