Shooting Star Cheese Board (Print Version)

Star-shaped cheese centerpiece with mixed nuts and berries arranged for festive gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 7 oz firm cheese (cheddar, gouda, or manchego), shaped into a star

→ Nuts

02 - 1.75 oz almonds
03 - 1.75 oz pecan halves
04 - 1.75 oz walnuts

→ Berries

05 - 3.5 oz fresh blueberries
06 - 3.5 oz fresh raspberries
07 - 3.5 oz fresh blackberries
08 - 1.75 oz dried cranberries

→ Accompaniments (optional)

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Use a star-shaped cookie cutter or sharp knife to cut the cheese block into a star shape. Place it near the top of a large serving board or platter.
02 - Position the mixed nuts in a flowing diagonal line extending from the cheese star, forming the tail of a shooting star.
03 - Intermingle fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and dried cranberries among the nuts to create a vibrant cascading effect.
04 - Fill any empty spaces with extra nuts or berries to achieve a full and abundant look.
05 - Place gluten-free crackers or baguette slices alongside the arrangement if desired. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours creating art when honestly you just needed twenty minutes and a star-shaped cutter.
  • Everyone gravitates toward the board first, making you the unsung hero of any gathering.
  • You can swap nuts and berries for whatever you have on hand, so there's no pressure to be perfect.
02 -
  • Cut the cheese while it's cold, and use a sharp knife or a truly sturdy cutter—dull tools create crumbles instead of clean edges.
  • Arrange everything on a completely dry board, or the berries will weep juice and create muddy colors that ruin the visual magic.
03 -
  • Chill your serving board in the refrigerator before assembling everything; cold surfaces mean less cheese sweating under the heat of kitchen lights and human proximity.
  • Use a star-shaped cookie cutter if you have one—it creates cleaner edges than a knife and feels more like cooking than cutting.
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