A celestial-themed board with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sweet moon and star shapes for delightful sharing.
# Components:
→ 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 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
09 - 1/2 cup blueberries
→ Crackers & Bread
10 - 1 cup assorted crackers, star- and moon-shaped if possible
11 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Nuts & Sweets
12 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
13 - 1/2 cup candied walnuts
14 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate stars
15 - 1/4 cup moon-shaped sugar cookies
→ Garnishes
16 - Edible gold dust (optional)
17 - Fresh rosemary or mint sprigs
# Directions:
01 - Cut cheeses into star and crescent moon shapes using small cookie cutters; crumble or slice remaining cheese as preferred.
02 - Place shaped cheeses centrally on a large serving board, alternating shapes for a celestial display.
03 - Surround cheeses with crackers and sliced baguette.
04 - Place clusters of grapes, pear slices, dried apricots, and blueberries in open spaces around the board.
05 - Evenly scatter roasted almonds and candied walnuts across the board.
06 - Place dark chocolate stars and moon-shaped sugar cookies as sweet accents on the board.
07 - Garnish with fresh rosemary or mint sprigs; optionally dust select items lightly with edible gold dust.
08 - Serve immediately at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
