Whimsical board combining cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sweets for a starry midnight delight.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.2 oz brie cheese, cut into crescent shapes
02 - 4.2 oz aged cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Fruits
04 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup seedless grapes
06 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
07 - 1/2 cup blueberries
→ Crackers & Breads
08 - 1 cup crescent-shaped crackers or crostini
09 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Nuts & Seeds
10 - 1/3 cup roasted almonds
11 - 1/3 cup shelled pistachios
→ Sweets
12 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate stars or chocolate chips
13 - 2 tablespoons honey
→ Garnishes
14 - Edible flowers (optional)
15 - Fresh mint leaves
# Directions:
01 - Arrange the crescent-shaped brie pieces along one side of a large, round board to mimic a moon shape.
02 - Fan out the sliced cheddar and sprinkle crumbled blue cheese around the brie to complete the crescent form.
03 - Place thin pear slices and clusters of seedless grapes beside the cheeses.
04 - Fill open spaces on the board with dried apricots, blueberries, and crescent-shaped crackers or crostini.
05 - Scatter roasted almonds and shelled pistachios evenly across the board for added crunch.
06 - Add dark chocolate stars or chips on the board and drizzle honey over the blue cheese if desired.
07 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves to evoke a magical night-sky effect.
08 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to mix and match flavors.
