Shooting Star Cheese Board (Printable)

Elegant star-shaped cheese with nuts and berries arranged for festive occasions.

# What you need:

→ Cheese

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

→ 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 raspberries
07 - 3.5 oz blackberries
08 - 1.75 oz dried cranberries

→ Accompaniments

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

# Directions:

01 - Cut the block of firm cheese into a star shape using a star-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp knife. Position the star near the top of a large serving board or platter.
02 - Create a flowing diagonal line extending from the star by arranging almonds, pecans, and walnuts to represent the tail of a shooting star.
03 - Intermingle fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and dried cranberries among the nuts to produce a colorful cascading effect.
04 - Fill any remaining gaps with extra nuts or berries to achieve a full and abundant appearance.
05 - Place gluten-free crackers or sliced baguette alongside if desired, and garnish the board with fresh mint leaves for a vibrant touch.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required—pure assembly creativity that actually impresses people.
  • The star shape does the heavy lifting; everyone photographs it before eating.
  • You can build it in under twenty minutes but it looks like you spent hours planning.
02 -
  • Room temperature cheese is soft and blurry; cold cheese holds its star shape with crisp, defined edges that make the presentation sing.
  • Arrange berries last so they don't roll or bruise before service, and mix berry colors intentionally rather than clustering one type together.
03 -
  • A star-shaped cookie cutter makes the cutting effortless; if you don't have one, a sharp knife and steady hand work just as well—the imperfections read as artisanal.
  • Chill your cutting board before you arrange everything, and you'll find berries stay firmer and nuts don't roll around as much.
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