Sunny Yellow Citrus Burst (Printable Version)

Bright yellow fruits and cheeses arranged in a fresh citrus sunburst for easy, vibrant entertaining.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Fruit

01 - 1 large pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into bite-sized wedges
02 - 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced
03 - 2 golden kiwis, peeled and sliced
04 - 1–2 bananas, sliced (optional; add just before serving to avoid browning)
05 - 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds (reserve one slice for the center)
06 - 1 orange, sliced into rounds (optional; can use as the board's centerpiece)

→ Vegetables

07 - 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and sliced into strips
08 - 1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 cup baby yellow carrots, peeled and trimmed

→ Cheese & Dairy

10 - 5 oz aged Gouda cheese, cubed
11 - 5 oz yellow cheddar cheese, cubed
12 - 1 cup lemon curd, served in a small bowl for dipping

→ Crackers & Extras

13 - 1 cup yellow corn tortilla chips or gluten-free crackers
14 - ½ cup roasted salted cashews or macadamia nuts
15 - ½ cup dried apricots
16 - Honeycomb or a small jar of honey (optional, for drizzling)

# How To Make:

01 - Place a large round slice of lemon or orange in the center of a large serving board or platter to serve as the sun.
02 - Arrange pineapple, mango, golden kiwis, and other fruits in radiating lines outward from the central citrus slice, alternating colors for visual contrast.
03 - Fan out the yellow bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, and baby carrots in sunburst patterns around the fruit.
04 - Nestle cubes of Gouda and cheddar around the fruits and vegetables evenly.
05 - Place a small bowl of lemon curd near the edge of the board with a spoon for dipping.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with corn chips, nuts, dried apricots, and if using, honeycomb or a honey jar.
07 - Serve immediately, ensuring perishable ingredients remain chilled until ready to eat.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • It looks absolutely stunning without requiring any cooking skills—just fresh ingredients and an eye for arrangement.
  • Everything is naturally gluten-free and easily customizable for dietary preferences, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
  • The sweet, tangy, and savory flavors work together in perfect harmony, so every bite feels like a tiny celebration.
02 -
  • Bananas turn brown quickly—this is one thing you must hold until the last possible moment, even if it feels like you're cutting it close.
  • The arrangement matters more than perfection. Your guests will eat based on what's closest to them, so make sure colors are distributed across the board, not clustered in one corner.
  • Cold fruit tastes better and stays fresher longer. Chill your fruits and cheese for at least an hour before assembling, and arrange on a chilled platter if possible.
03 -
  • Chill your serving platter in the freezer for thirty minutes before assembling—this keeps everything fresher longer and makes the whole board feel more luxurious.
  • Use a sharp knife and wipe it between cuts if you're slicing multiple fruits; this prevents juice from one fruit staining another and keeps your colors pure and bright.
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