A celestial board with assorted cheeses, fruits, nuts, and moon- and star-shaped sweets for magical gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.2 oz Brie cheese
02 - 4.2 oz Gouda cheese
03 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese
04 - 3.5 oz Sharp cheddar cheese
05 - 1 small log goat cheese
→ Fruits
06 - 1 cup seedless grapes (red and/or green)
07 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
08 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
09 - 0.5 cup blueberries
→ Crackers & Bread
10 - 1 cup assorted crackers (star- and moon-shaped if available)
11 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Nuts & Sweets
12 - 0.5 cup roasted almonds
13 - 0.5 cup candied walnuts
14 - 0.25 cup dark chocolate stars
15 - 0.25 cup moon-shaped sugar cookies
→ Garnishes
16 - Edible gold dust (optional)
17 - Fresh rosemary or mint sprigs
# How to Make It:
01 - Cut the cheeses into star and crescent moon shapes using small cookie cutters, then crumble or slice any remaining cheese as preferred.
02 - Place the shaped cheeses at the center of a large serving board, alternating shapes to create a celestial appearance.
03 - Position the assorted crackers and sliced baguette around the cheeses to form a perimeter.
04 - Fill the open spaces with clusters of grapes, pear slices, dried apricots, and blueberries for balanced color and texture.
05 - Scatter roasted almonds and candied walnuts evenly across the board to introduce crunch.
06 - Place dark chocolate stars and moon-shaped sugar cookies strategically as sweet decorative accents.
07 - Garnish with fresh rosemary or mint sprigs, and lightly dust select items with edible gold dust if desired for a magical effect.
08 - Present immediately at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
