Shooting Star Cheese Board (Print Version)

A festive star-shaped cheese centerpiece paired with mixed nuts and berries for easy entertaining.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 7 oz firm cheese (cheddar, gouda, or manchego), cut into a star shape

→ Nuts

02 - 1.8 oz almonds
03 - 1.8 oz pecan halves
04 - 1.8 oz walnuts

→ Berries

05 - 3.5 oz fresh blueberries
06 - 3.5 oz fresh raspberries
07 - 3.5 oz fresh blackberries
08 - 1.8 oz dried cranberries

→ Accompaniments (optional)

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Cut the firm cheese block into a star shape using a star-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp knife. Position the cheese star near the top of a large serving board or platter.
02 - Place the almonds, pecan halves, and walnuts in a flowing diagonal line extending downward from the cheese star to mimic a shooting star’s tail.
03 - Intermix the fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and dried cranberries among the nuts to form a vibrant cascading effect.
04 - Fill any empty spaces with additional nuts or berries to create a lush, abundant presentation.
05 - Place gluten-free crackers or baguette slices alongside the board if desired. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for visual contrast.
06 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours planning when it actually takes just 20 minutes, making you look effortlessly impressive.
  • No cooking required means you can assemble it while chatting with guests or catching up on your day.
  • The combination of textures—creamy cheese, crunchy nuts, juicy berries—keeps people reaching for more without feeling heavy.
02 -
  • Room temperature cheese tastes better than cold cheese, so pull it out about 15 minutes before serving—the flavor opens up in a way that cold cheese never does.
  • Arrange your board as close to serving time as possible; fresh berries can release moisture that might make crackers soggy if they sit too long.
  • A wooden or slate board photographs better than ceramic or glass, and people are absolutely going to want to capture this.
03 -
  • A star shape is just the beginning—once you master it, try a crescent moon, a simple triangle, or even a heart for different occasions.
  • Buy whole nuts and toast them yourself if you have the time; they taste noticeably fresher than pre-roasted varieties that have been sitting in a bag.
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