Shooting Star Cheese Board (Printable)

A festive cheese board showcasing star-shaped cheese, nuts, and fresh berries for elegant entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

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

→ 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 fresh raspberries
07 - 3.5 oz fresh blackberries
08 - 1.75 oz dried cranberries

→ Accompaniments

09 - Gluten-free crackers or baguette slices (optional)
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. Position the star near the top of a large serving board or platter.
02 - Place the mixed nuts in a flowing diagonal line extending from the star, imitating the tail of a shooting star.
03 - Intermingle fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and dried cranberries among the nuts to create a vibrant cascading effect.
04 - Fill any gaps with additional nuts or berries to achieve a full and abundant appearance.
05 - Place gluten-free crackers or sliced baguette on the side if desired. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a touch of color.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours planning when it actually takes twenty minutes, which feels like a small magic trick you can repeat.
  • There's no cooking involved, so you can make this while wearing whatever you want and still feel proud.
  • People eat with their eyes first, and this one satisfies that hunger before anyone even picks up a cracker.
02 -
  • Room temperature cheese cuts cleaner than cold cheese—take it out fifteen minutes before you cut, or your star will have jagged edges that crumble when guests grab a piece.
  • Wet your knife between cuts if you're having trouble, and press down with confidence instead of sawing; a decisive motion leaves cleaner edges than hesitation.
03 -
  • Make this no more than an hour before serving so the berries stay firm and the cheese doesn't sweat—if you need to prep early, keep it in the fridge under plastic wrap and pull it out fifteen minutes before guests arrive.
  • Use a wooden board instead of white ceramic if you can; the grain and warmth of wood makes the colors pop and feels less clinical than a blank plate.
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