Moon & Stars Night Board (Printable)

A celestial assortment of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sweets artfully arranged on a board for sharing.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 possible)
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

# Cooking steps:

01 - Cut cheeses into star and crescent moon shapes using small cookie cutters; crumble or slice remaining cheese as desired.
02 - Place the shaped cheeses centrally on a large serving board, alternating shapes for a celestial effect.
03 - Surround the central cheeses with assorted crackers and baguette slices.
04 - Distribute clusters of grapes, pear slices, dried apricots, and blueberries evenly in open spaces around the board.
05 - Scatter roasted almonds and candied walnuts throughout the arrangement for texture and flavor.
06 - Place dark chocolate stars and moon-shaped sugar cookies strategically for a sweet accent.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary or mint sprigs and lightly dust select items with edible gold if desired.
08 - Present the board immediately at room temperature.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble with no cooking required, perfect for quick preparation.
  • Visually stunning presentation with star and moon-shaped elements that delight guests.
  • Variety of textures and flavors from creamy cheeses to sweet cookies and crunchy nuts.
  • Suitable for vegetarians and easily adaptable for vegans.
02 -
  • Use sharp cookie cutters for clean cheese shapes and chill cheese slightly before cutting.
  • Arrange heavier items centrally and lighter fruits around edges to maintain board stability.
  • Lightly dust select cheeses or cookies with edible gold dust for a shimmering celestial look.
  • Serve at room temperature to bring out full flavors of cheeses and nuts.
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