Shooting Star Cheese Board (Printable)

Star-shaped cheese centerpiece paired with mixed nuts and a cascade of fresh berries.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 7 oz firm cheese (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 (optional)

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

# Directions:

01 - Using a star-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp knife, cut the block of cheese into a star shape. Position the star near the top of a large serving board or platter.
02 - Arrange the almonds, pecans, and walnuts in a flowing diagonal line extending from the cheese star, resembling the tail of a shooting star.
03 - Distribute fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and dried cranberries among the nuts to create a colorful cascading effect.
04 - Fill any empty spaces with extra nuts or berries to achieve an abundant and balanced presentation.
05 - Place gluten-free crackers or sliced baguette alongside the arrangement. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for visual contrast.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that requires zero cooking—just arrangement and a bit of thoughtful design.
  • Every element is customizable, so you can swap in whatever cheeses and fruits you actually have on hand.
  • The visual payoff makes people feel like you've spent hours when it's genuinely a 20-minute project.
02 -
  • The star shape is just the hook—what matters is that people feel invited to pick and graze naturally, so don't arrange everything so tightly that it's hard to grab pieces.
  • If your cheese is soft or warm, it'll smudge and lose that clean star definition; a properly chilled block is the difference between looking intentional and looking like a mistake.
03 -
  • A very sharp knife or a properly chilled cookie cutter changes everything—take 30 seconds to get the cheese right and you'll feel the confidence in your presentation.
  • Arrange everything just before people arrive; the cheese will stay fresher and the berries won't weep juice onto your arrangement.
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