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 board has become a family favorite for gatherings we want to make extra special and fun with a vibrant presentation.
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 Our family enjoys gathering around this board especially during celebrations as it invites everyone to graze and chat.
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 sure to impress and bring joy at your next gathering.
Common recipe questions
- → How do I shape the cream cheese for the cloud effect?
Use a spoon to gently scoop and mold the cream cheese into soft, rounded clusters resembling fluffy clouds on the board.
- → Can I prepare the board in advance?
The board can be assembled up to an hour before serving if covered and refrigerated to keep ingredients fresh and colorful.
- → What are some good options for vegan substitutes?
Replace cheeses with plant-based alternatives and choose vegan-friendly sweets to maintain the colorful and whimsical presentation.
- → How should I arrange the fruits to create the rainbow effect?
Arrange fruits in rows by color: strawberries for red, clementines for orange, pineapple for yellow, green grapes for green, blueberries for blue, and purple grapes or blackberries for violet.
- → What garnishes can enhance the board’s visual appeal?
Fresh mint leaves and edible flowers add vibrant color and freshness, complementing the rainbow theme beautifully.