An eye-catching starry platter of cheeses, fruits, and crackers designed for festive gatherings and kids’ parties.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz gouda cheese, cubed
02 - 5.3 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
03 - 4.2 oz mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained
→ Fruits
04 - 1 cup green grapes
05 - 1 cup red grapes
06 - 1 cup blueberries
07 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced into rounds
08 - 1 large orange, sliced into rounds
09 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
→ Crackers & Breads
10 - 1 cup round water crackers
11 - 1 cup breadsticks
→ Dips
12 - 3.5 oz hummus
13 - 3.5 oz herbed cream cheese
→ Extras & Garnishes
14 - ¼ cup dried apricots
15 - ¼ cup mixed nuts (optional, omit for nut-free)
16 - Edible gold or silver star sprinkles (optional)
17 - Fresh mint leaves
# Steps:
01 - Place cubed gouda and cheddar cheeses in circular patterns on a large serving tray to form planets.
02 - Use mozzarella balls and grapes to create smaller moons and asteroids around the cheese planets.
03 - Arrange orange and kiwi slices as vibrant, larger planets on the tray.
04 - Cluster blueberries and halved strawberries to mimic stars and comet tails.
05 - Stack breadsticks in sweeping lines across the tray to represent comet trails.
06 - Spoon hummus and herbed cream cheese dips into small bowls and distribute them evenly around the tray.
07 - Fill remaining spaces with water crackers, dried apricots, and mixed nuts if using.
08 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves and optional edible star sprinkles for a magical, space-inspired presentation.
