Shooting Star Cheese Board (Printable)

A festive cheese board featuring a star-shaped cheese with nuts and berries for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 7 oz firm cheese (such as cheddar, gouda, or manchego), cut into a star shape

→ Nuts

02 - 1.75 oz almonds
03 - 1.75 oz pecan halves
04 - 1.75 oz walnuts

→ Berries

05 - 3.5 oz fresh blueberries
06 - 3.5 oz fresh raspberries
07 - 3.5 oz fresh blackberries
08 - 1.75 oz dried cranberries

→ Accompaniments

09 - Gluten-free crackers or baguette slices (optional)
10 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Cut the block of firm cheese into a star shape using a star-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp knife, then place it near the top of a large serving board or platter.
02 - Arrange almonds, pecans, and walnuts diagonally extending from the cheese star to create the tail of the shooting star.
03 - Intermingle fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and dried cranberries among the nuts to add color and texture.
04 - Fill any empty spaces with additional nuts or berries to ensure a full, abundant appearance.
05 - Place gluten-free crackers or baguette slices alongside the board if using, then garnish with fresh mint leaves for a vibrant finish.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours on it, but you really spent twenty minutes—the perfect confidence booster when hosting.
  • Everyone at the table has an instant conversation starter because they're genuinely delighted by how it looks.
  • It works for almost any dietary preference since you're just arranging whole foods and can swap nuts or fruits to your liking.
02 -
  • Cut your cheese at least fifteen minutes before serving so it firms up slightly; warm cheese can stick to the cutter and slide around unpredictably.
  • Use a completely dry board and pat your fresh berries gently with a paper towel so moisture doesn't seep into the cheese or cause nuts to soften.
  • The tail line doesn't have to be perfectly straight—a gentle curve or slight waviness actually reads as more dynamic and intentional than geometric perfection.
03 -
  • A damp paper towel hidden beneath your board under the platter prevents it from sliding around the table and keeps everything feeling secure and intentional.
  • If fresh berries aren't at their peak or you're preparing this days ahead, use more dried fruits and nuts since they stay beautiful longer—quality matters more than trendiness.
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