Happy New Year 2026 Star Board (Printable Version)

A star-shaped board with cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and dips for a festive celebration.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 4.2 oz cheddar cheese, sliced 3/8 inch thick
02 - 4.2 oz gouda cheese, sliced 3/8 inch thick
03 - 4.2 oz brie cheese, sliced

→ Cured Meats

04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
05 - 3.5 oz salami, thinly sliced

→ Fruits

06 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
07 - 1 cup green grapes
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
09 - 1 small pomegranate, seeds only

→ Crackers & Bread

10 - 16 round crackers
11 - 8 slices baguette, toasted

→ Vegetables

12 - 1 cup baby carrots
13 - 1 cup cucumber, star-shaped slices
14 - 1 cup mini bell peppers, sliced

→ Dips & Spreads

15 - 1/2 cup hummus
16 - 1/2 cup honey mustard dip

→ Garnishes

17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
18 - Edible gold star confetti (optional, food-safe)

# How To Make:

01 - Using a small star-shaped cookie cutter, cut star shapes from the sliced cheddar, gouda cheeses, and cucumber slices.
02 - Arrange the cheese stars, brie wedges, prosciutto, and salami in star patterns on a large wooden board or platter.
03 - Cluster the grapes, strawberries, pomegranate seeds, baby carrots, star-shaped cucumber, mini bell peppers, and crackers around the cheese and meat stars, balancing colors and textures.
04 - Place toasted baguette slices, hummus, and honey mustard dip in small bowls or ramekins, then add to the board.
05 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optionally sprinkle edible gold star confetti for a festive appearance.
06 - Serve immediately, encouraging guests to mix and match flavors.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Festive star-shaped presentation
  • Variety of cheeses fruits and dips for all tastes
02 -
  • For a vegetarian board omit cured meats and add roasted nuts or marinated artichokes.
  • Use other star-shaped ingredients like starfruit or star-cut melon for extra flair.
03 -
  • Cut cheeses and cucumbers into star shapes just before serving to keep them fresh.
  • Balance the board with a mix of textures and colors for visual appeal.
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