Save to Pinterest 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 board was the star of our New Year party, bringing fun shapes and flavors together that delighted all guests.
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)
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 to Pinterest Our family loves gathering around this board that sparks joy and conversation with every bite.
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
Save to Pinterest This star board is a perfect festive-to-elegant appetizer for any celebration.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I create the star shapes?
Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut stars from cheese slices and cucumber. Ensure slices are about 1 cm thick for clean cuts.
- → Can this board be made vegetarian?
Yes, omit cured meats and add options like roasted nuts or marinated artichokes for extra flavor and texture.
- → What dips pair well with this board?
Hummus and honey mustard offer creamy and tangy contrasts that complement the cheeses and fruits beautifully.
- → How should I arrange the ingredients?
Start by placing the star-shaped cheeses and meats, then cluster fruits, vegetables, and crackers around them to balance colors and textures.
- → Any tips for serving this board?
Serve immediately to preserve freshness, and encourage guests to mix and match flavors for a personalized tasting experience.