Save 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 appetizer board was a showstopper at our New Year's party bringing everyone together to enjoy the colorful bites.
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 This board always brings joy and sparks conversation among friends and family during celebrations.
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
Save This festive star board is perfect for any celebration adding flavor and fun to your table.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I make the star shapes for this board?
Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut stars from cheese slices and cucumber. This adds festive shapes and visual appeal.
- → What cheeses work best for the star board?
Cheddar, gouda, and brie are ideal for slicing and shaping, offering varied textures and flavors.
- → Can this board be made vegetarian?
Yes, omit cured meats and replace them with roasted nuts or marinated artichokes to maintain variety and taste.
- → What dips complement the flavors on this board?
Hummus and honey mustard dip provide creamy, tangy contrasts that pair well with the savory and sweet elements.
- → How should I arrange the ingredients on the board?
Arrange star-shaped cheeses and cured meats centrally, cluster fruits and vegetables around them, and place crackers and dips in small bowls for easy access.
- → Are there any garnish ideas to enhance presentation?
Fresh rosemary sprigs and edible gold star confetti add festive touches that elevate the board’s appearance.