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 the highlight of our New Year celebration everyone loved the creative star shapes and colorful arrangement.
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 Gathering around this star board has become a cherished tradition each year sparking joy and delicious conversations among family and friends.
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 per serving
Save This star board is sure to impress your guests bringing festive spirit and delicious variety in every bite.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I create the star shapes for this board?
Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to press through slices of cheddar, gouda, and cucumber. This adds festive shape and visual appeal.
- → What are good vegetarian alternatives for the cured meats?
For a vegetarian option, omit cured meats and add roasted nuts, marinated artichokes, or extra fresh fruits and vegetables shaped like stars.
- → How should the board be arranged for serving?
Arrange star-shaped cheeses and cured meats in a star pattern on a large wooden board, then cluster fruits, vegetables, crackers, and dips around them for balanced color and texture.
- → What dips pair well with this appetizer board?
Hummus and honey mustard dips complement the cheeses and meats, adding creamy and tangy notes to the spread.
- → Can this board be prepared ahead of time?
Prepare ingredients like cheeses and fruits in advance but assemble the board shortly before serving to maintain freshness and visual appeal.