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.
I love how this star board brings festive cheer and gets everyone mingling while enjoying different flavors and textures.
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 Our family always gathers around this board during New Year celebrations sharing stories and laughter as we enjoy the festive bites.
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 and add a magical touch to your celebration.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I create star-shaped slices?
Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes from cheese and cucumber slices for a decorative touch.
- → Can this board be made vegetarian?
Yes, simply omit cured meats and include roasted nuts or marinated artichokes for added flavor and texture.
- → What dips pair well with this board?
Hummus and honey mustard dip complement the cheeses and fruits, adding creamy and tangy notes.
- → How should the board be arranged?
Arrange star-shaped cheeses and meats centrally, cluster fruits and vegetables around them, and place crackers and dips in small bowls for easy serving.
- → What beverages go well with this board?
Sparkling wine, champagne, or festive mocktails pair beautifully with the varied flavors and textures.