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 board has become my go-to for New Year celebrations because it looks impressive but is so easy to assemble.
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 This appetizer always gets compliments from family and friends during the holidays.
Notes
Pair with sparkling wine champagne or a festive mocktail.
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.
Save A simple yet festive appetizer that brings people together around a beautiful board.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I create the star shapes for the board?
Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut stars from the sliced cheddar, gouda cheeses, and cucumber slices for an eye-catching presentation.
- → Can this board be adapted for vegetarians?
Yes, simply omit cured meats and add roasted nuts or marinated artichokes to maintain variety and flavor.
- → What are some good beverage pairings with this board?
Sparkling wine, champagne, or festive mocktails complement the fresh and savory elements beautifully.
- → How should I arrange the ingredients on the board?
Arrange star-shaped cheeses and meats centrally to highlight shapes, then cluster fruits, vegetables, crackers, and dips around to balance colors and textures.
- → Are there allergen considerations to keep in mind?
Yes, this board contains milk, gluten, sesame, and mustard. Always check ingredient labels and inform guests of potential allergens.