Save A playful and imaginative snack board designed to resemble a spaceship launch, perfect for parties or themed gatherings. This board combines fresh fruits, cheeses, vegetables, and crunchy snacks for a fun and nutritious experience.
This snack board always gets compliments at gatherings and encourages everyone to try a little bit of everything!
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g cheddar cheese cut into cubes 100 g mozzarella balls (mini) 100 g gouda sliced
- Fresh Fruits: 1 cup red grapes 1 cup blueberries 1 apple sliced 1 kiwi sliced
- Vegetables: 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips 1 cucumber sliced into rounds 1 cup baby carrots
- Crunchy Snacks: 1 cup pretzel sticks 1 cup multigrain crackers
- Dips & Extras: ½ cup hummus ¼ cup ranch dip
Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large wooden board or platter sketch out the outline of a spaceship using parchment paper if desired as a guide.
- Step 2:
- Arrange the cheeses in the main body of the spaceship to form the fuselage.
- Step 3:
- Use apple slices and kiwi rounds to create the cockpit and windows.
- Step 4:
- Place grapes and blueberries along the body for color and extra shapes.
- Step 5:
- Use pretzel sticks and carrot sticks to form the rocket boosters and flames below the spaceship.
- Step 6:
- Position bell pepper strips and cucumber slices around the base to mimic exhaust or smoke.
- Step 7:
- Place bowls of hummus and ranch dip at the corners of the board as fuel cells.
- Step 8:
- Scatter crackers around the edges to resemble stars or space debris.
- Step 9:
- Finish with any remaining fruit and vegetables to fill gaps and enhance the theme. Serve immediately.
Save This board has become our go-to choice for family parties and always brings smiles to everyone’s faces.
Required Tools
Large wooden board or platter Small bowls for dips Sharp knife Cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese) gluten (crackers pretzels) and possible sesame (hummus). Check all pre-made items (dips crackers) for allergens and cross-contamination as needed.
Nutritional Information
Calories 210 Total Fat 9 g Carbohydrates 26 g Protein 7 g (per serving estimate)
Save This snack board is a quick way to impress guests and enjoy a variety of healthy bites all at once.
Recipe FAQs
- → How can I arrange the board to resemble a spaceship?
Sketch a spaceship outline on parchment paper to use as a guide. Position cheeses as the fuselage, fruits like apples and kiwis as cockpit windows, and use pretzel sticks and carrots for rocket boosters and flames.
- → What cheeses work best for this snack board?
Firm cheeses like cheddar, mozzarella balls, and gouda slices create texture contrast and hold shape well for creative plating.
- → Can I substitute any ingredients for dietary preferences?
Yes, swap fruits or cheeses with seasonal favorites. Add olives or cherry tomatoes for color or substitute dips to accommodate specific diets.
- → How long does it take to prepare this snack board?
Preparation takes approximately 25 minutes with no cooking needed, making it a quick and easy option for entertaining.
- → What are good pairing options to serve alongside?
Light beverages such as sparkling water or a crisp white wine complement the fresh, varied flavors nicely.
- → How should allergen concerns be addressed?
This board contains dairy and gluten from cheeses and crackers. Check all dip and snack labels for cross-contamination risks if necessary.