Save A festive appetizer board featuring star-shaped bites, cheeses, fruits, cured meats, and dips—perfect for celebrating the arrival of the New Year in style.
This appetizer board has become a holiday tradition for me as it delights guests visually and in flavor every time.
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Ingredients
- Cheeses: 120 g cheddar cheese cut into 1 cm slices 120 g gouda cheese cut into 1 cm slices 120 g brie sliced
- Cured Meats: 100 g prosciutto 100 g salami thinly sliced
- Fruits: 1 cup seedless red grapes 1 cup green grapes 1 cup fresh strawberries halved 1 small pomegranate seeds only
- Crackers & Bread: 16 round crackers 8 slices baguette toasted
- Vegetables: 1 cup baby carrots 1 cup cucumber sliced into stars (use star-shaped cutter) 1 cup mini bell peppers sliced
- Dips & Spreads: 1/2 cup hummus 1/2 cup honey mustard dip
- Garnishes: Fresh rosemary sprigs Edible gold star confetti (optional food-safe)
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut stars from the sliced cheddar and gouda cheeses as well as cucumber slices.
- Step 2:
- Arrange cheeses brie wedges and cured meats in star patterns on a large wooden board or platter.
- Step 3:
- Cluster fruits vegetables and crackers around the stars balancing colors and textures.
- Step 4:
- Place toasted baguette slices dips and spreads in small bowls or ramekins and add to the board.
- Step 5:
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible gold star confetti for a festive touch.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately encouraging guests to mix and match flavors.
Save This recipe is perfect for family gatherings especially as everyone loves helping to assemble and share the board.
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Required Tools
Large serving board or platter Small star-shaped cookie cutter Sharp knife Small bowls or ramekins
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese) Gluten (crackers baguette) Sesame (hummus) Mustard (dip) May contain Nuts check dips and spreads Always check ingredient labels if serving guests with allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories 270 Total Fat 13 g Carbohydrates 26 g Protein 10 g per serving
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Enjoy this star board as a stylish and delicious way to celebrate any festive occasion.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I create the star shapes?
Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut stars from sliced cheddar, gouda cheeses, and cucumber slices.
- → Can this board be made vegetarian?
Yes, omit cured meats and add roasted nuts or marinated artichokes as flavorful alternatives.
- → What dips complement the board?
Hummus and honey mustard dips provide a creamy, savory contrast to the fresh and cured ingredients.
- → How can I enhance the presentation?
Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible gold star confetti for a festive, elegant look.
- → What wine pairs well with this board?
Sparkling wine or champagne pairs beautifully, balancing the rich cheeses and savory meats.
