Happy New Year Star Board (Printable Version)

A festive star-shaped board with cheeses, fruits, cured meats, and dips for stylish celebrations.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheeses

01 - 4.2 oz cheddar cheese, sliced 0.4 inch thick
02 - 4.2 oz gouda cheese, sliced 0.4 inch thick
03 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced

→ Cured Meats

04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
05 - 3.5 oz salami, thinly sliced

→ Fruits

06 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
07 - 1 cup green grapes
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
09 - 1 small pomegranate, seeds only

→ Crackers & Bread

10 - 16 round crackers
11 - 8 slices baguette, toasted

→ Vegetables

12 - 1 cup baby carrots
13 - 1 cup cucumber, sliced into stars using star-shaped cutter
14 - 1 cup mini bell peppers, sliced

→ Dips & Spreads

15 - 1/2 cup hummus
16 - 1/2 cup honey mustard dip

→ Garnishes

17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
18 - Edible gold star confetti, food-safe (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut stars from the sliced cheddar and gouda cheeses, as well as from cucumber slices.
02 - Arrange cheese stars, brie wedges, and cured meats in star patterns on a large wooden board or platter.
03 - Cluster seedless grapes, strawberries, pomegranate seeds, baby carrots, star-shaped cucumbers, mini bell peppers, and crackers around the stars, balancing colors and textures.
04 - Place toasted baguette slices and dips in small bowls or ramekins, then add them to the board.
05 - Garnish the arrangement with fresh rosemary sprigs and optionally sprinkle edible gold star confetti for a festive touch.
06 - Serve immediately, encouraging guests to mix and match flavors.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Variety of star-shaped cheeses fruits and meats
  • Easy to prepare and visually stunning
02 -
  • For a vegetarian board omit cured meats and add roasted nuts or marinated artichokes.
  • Use other star-shaped ingredients like starfruit or star-cut melon for extra flair.
03 -
  • Prepare ingredients in advance to save time during assembly.
  • Balance colors and textures for visual appeal and taste variety.
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