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 creating a memorable experience for guests.
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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 ยฝ 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 ยฝ cup white chocolate-covered pretzels ยฝ cup rainbow-colored candies (eg M&Ms or Skittles)
- Garnishes: Fresh mint leaves Edible flowers (optional)
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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.
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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
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This grazing board always brightens our celebrations with its fun and fresh presentation.
Recipe FAQ
- โ How do you create the cloud shapes on the board?
Shape cream cheese with a spoon into fluffy clusters and group mozzarella balls closely to mimic cloud forms for a soft, airy appearance.
- โ Which fruits are best for achieving the rainbow effect?
Use strawberries, clementines, pineapple, green grapes, blueberries, and purple grapes or blackberries to create vibrant, colorful rows that resemble a rainbow.
- โ Can the board be prepared in advance?
Yes, the board can be assembled and refrigerated (covered) for up to one hour before serving to keep ingredients fresh.
- โ What sweet treats complement this board well?
Pastel mini marshmallows, white chocolate-covered pretzels, and rainbow-colored candies add whimsical sweetness and visual interest alongside the savory elements.
- โ How can this platter be adapted for vegan diets?
Substitute cheeses with plant-based alternatives and replace sweets with vegan-friendly options to maintain the vibrant and varied presentation.
- โ Are there suggestions for serving aids?
Use small tongs or toothpicks to make it easy for guests to pick items without touching the entire board.