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.
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 (eg 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 is always a highlight at our family gatherings everyone enjoys picking their favorites and sharing stories.
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
Save This grazing board always brightens our celebrations with its fun and fresh presentation.
Recipe FAQ
- → 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.
- → 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.
- → 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.
- → 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.
- → 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.
- → 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.