A celestial mix of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and sweets for starry-night gatherings and cravings.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
07 - 0.5 cup blueberries
→ Crackers & Breads
08 - 1 cup crescent-shaped crackers or crostini
09 - 1 small baguette, sliced
→ Nuts & Seeds
10 - 0.33 cup roasted almonds
11 - 0.33 cup shelled pistachios
→ Sweets
12 - 0.25 cup dark chocolate stars or chocolate chips
13 - 2 tbsp honey
→ Garnishes
14 - Edible flowers (optional)
15 - Fresh mint leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - Arrange the crescent-shaped brie pieces along one side of a large, round board to mimic a moon shape.
02 - Fan out the cheddar slices and sprinkle crumbled blue cheese around the brie, filling in the crescent formation.
03 - Place pear slices and seedless grapes in small clusters beside the cheeses.
04 - Fill open spaces with dried apricots, blueberries, and crescent-shaped crackers or crostini.
05 - Distribute roasted almonds and pistachios evenly across the board to add texture and crunch.
06 - Scatter dark chocolate stars or chips for visual interest, and drizzle honey over the blue cheese if desired.
07 - Decorate with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves for a magical nighttime aesthetic.
08 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to mix and match flavors.