Colorful snack platter combining cheeses, fresh fruits, veggies, and crunchy bites for lively entertaining.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
02 - 3.5 oz mini mozzarella balls
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
04 - 1 cup red grapes
05 - 1 cup blueberries
06 - 1 apple, sliced
07 - 1 kiwi, sliced
→ Vegetables
08 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
09 - 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
10 - 1 cup baby carrots
→ Crunchy Snacks
11 - 1 cup pretzel sticks
12 - 1 cup multigrain crackers
→ Dips & Extras
13 - ½ cup hummus
14 - ¼ cup ranch dip
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - On a large wooden board or platter, optionally sketch the outline of a spaceship using parchment paper as a guide.
02 - Arrange the cheddar, mozzarella, and gouda cheeses in the central area to create the fuselage of the spaceship.
03 - Place apple slices and kiwi rounds atop the cheese body to represent the cockpit and windows.
04 - Scatter red grapes and blueberries along the spaceship’s body for color variation and additional shapes.
05 - Arrange pretzel sticks and baby carrot sticks below the fuselage to mimic rocket boosters and flames.
06 - Position red bell pepper strips and cucumber rounds around the base to resemble exhaust or smoke trails.
07 - Set small bowls with hummus and ranch dip at the corners of the board to serve as fuel cell accents.
08 - Scatter multigrain crackers around the edges of the board to evoke stars or space debris.
09 - Distribute any remaining fruits and vegetables to fill gaps and enhance the thematic display. Serve immediately.
