Shooting Star Cheese Board (Printable)

Elegant cheese board featuring a star-shaped cheese, nuts, and fresh berries arranged beautifully.

# Components:

→ Cheese

01 - 7 oz firm cheese (cheddar, gouda, or manchego), cut into star shape

→ Nuts

02 - 1.8 oz almonds
03 - 1.8 oz pecan halves
04 - 1.8 oz walnuts

→ Berries

05 - 3.5 oz fresh blueberries
06 - 3.5 oz fresh raspberries
07 - 3.5 oz fresh blackberries
08 - 1.8 oz dried cranberries

→ Accompaniments

09 - Gluten-free crackers or baguette slices (optional)
10 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Cut the firm cheese into a star shape using a star-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp knife. Position the star near the top of a large serving board.
02 - Place almonds, pecans, and walnuts in a flowing diagonal line extending from the cheese star to simulate a shooting star’s tail.
03 - Intermingle fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and dried cranberries among the nuts to create a vibrant cascading effect.
04 - Fill any empty spaces on the board with additional nuts or berries to create an abundant, full appearance.
05 - Place gluten-free crackers or baguette slices alongside the arrangement if desired. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for color and freshness.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours when it honestly takes twenty minutes, which feels like cheating in the best way.
  • Everyone gravitates toward it first because it's impossible to ignore, and the flavors stack beautifully without any cooking fuss.
  • You can swap ingredients based on what's in your fridge, so it works whether you're fancy or pragmatic.
02 -
  • Cut your cheese while it's still slightly cool—room temperature cheese will crumble or tear when you press the cutter, but cheese straight from the fridge holds a clean edge.
  • Arrange everything no more than an hour before serving so berries stay plump and nuts don't absorb board moisture, which sounds small but changes the entire eating experience.
  • The diagonal tail matters more than perfect symmetry—slightly off-balance actually looks more dynamic and less like a craft project.
03 -
  • A warm knife dipped in water, then dried, cuts through cold cheese cleanly if your cookie cutter isn't working the way you hoped.
  • Toast your nuts lightly in a dry pan for five minutes before serving—this wakes up their flavor and adds a subtle warmth that makes the board feel less raw and more intentional.
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