Shooting Star Cheese Board (Print Version)

Star-shaped cheese centerpiece with mixed nuts and berries, perfect for festive gatherings and celebrations.

# 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 raspberries
07 - 3.5 oz blackberries
08 - 1.75 oz dried cranberries

→ Accompaniments (optional)

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

# How To:

01 - Using a star-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp knife, cut the block of cheese into a star shape and 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, replicating the tail of a shooting star.
03 - Distribute fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and dried cranberries among the nuts to create a vibrant cascading effect.
04 - Fill any remaining spaces with extra nuts or berries to ensure a full and abundant presentation.
05 - Place gluten-free crackers or baguette slices alongside the board as desired and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
06 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when really you just spent twenty minutes arranging things you already had.
  • People actually pause and admire it before diving in, which never happens with regular cheese platters.
  • There's no cooking involved, so you can throw it together while everything else is happening around you.
02 -
  • Cut your cheese just before assembling—a star that's been sitting around gets a dull film that makes it look tired instead of magical.
  • The nuts and berries won't stay in perfect rows, and that's exactly what makes it look intentional and beautiful rather than sterile.
03 -
  • Chill your serving board in the freezer for ten minutes before arranging everything—cheese stays fresher and the whole display feels more intentional.
  • Use a gentle hand when arranging; the slight imperfections and natural tumble of things make it look genuine rather than staged.
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