Save A whimsical and colorful grazing board featuring a variety of cheeses, fruits, vegetables, and sweet treats, artfully arranged to resemble clouds and a rainbow perfect for parties or childrens celebrations.
This grazing board has become a favorite at family gatherings, bringing joy and a playful touch to our celebrations.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g mozzarella balls 150 g brie cheese, sliced 100 g cream cheese, shaped into clouds with a spoon
- Fruits (Rainbow Colors): 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved 1 cup clementine or mandarin segments 1 cup pineapple chunks 1 cup green grapes 1 cup blueberries 1 cup purple grapes or blackberries ½ cup raspberries (optional, for extra color)
- Vegetables (Optional for Savory Board): 1 cup yellow bell pepper strips 1 cup cucumber slices 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Crackers & Bread: 1 cup mini rice cakes 1 cup assorted crackers 1 French baguette, sliced
- Sweet Treats: 1 cup pastel mini marshmallows ½ cup white chocolate-covered pretzels ½ cup rainbow-colored candies (e.g., M&Ms or Skittles)
- Garnishes: Fresh mint leaves Edible flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large platter or board, arrange the cream cheese and mozzarella balls in fluffy clusters to form clouds on one or both ends of the board.
- Step 2:
- Slice the brie and add to the cloud sections for creamy texture and visual interest.
- Step 3:
- Arrange the fruits in curved, color-coordinated rows to create a rainbow effect between the clouds. Start with strawberries (red), then clementines (orange), pineapple (yellow), green grapes (green), blueberries (blue), and purple grapes&blackberries (violet).
- Step 4:
- If using, add the vegetables in separate small clusters, enhancing the rainbow and adding savory variety.
- Step 5:
- Fill in gaps with crackers, rice cakes, and baguette slices.
- Step 6:
- Scatter mini marshmallows and white chocolate-covered pretzels near the clouds for a whimsical touch.
- Step 7:
- Add rainbow candies along the fruit rainbow or in small bowls.
- Step 8:
- Garnish with fresh mint and edible flowers for extra color and freshness.
- Step 9:
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate (covered) for up to 1 hour before serving.
Save This grazing board always sparks laughter and compliments at our family parties, making every gathering memorable.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter Sharp knife Small bowls (for dips or candies) Cheese knives or spoons
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese, white chocolate), Wheat&Gluten (crackers, bread), Soy (some candies). May contain Nuts (depending on cracker&candy choices). Always check all packaging for allergen information.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 250 Total Fat: 9 g Carbohydrates: 36 g Protein: 6 g per serving.
Save This grazing board brings color and joy to any occasion quickly and easily.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I create the cloud shapes with cheese?
Use cream cheese shaped with a spoon to form fluffy cloud clusters. Combine with mozzarella balls to enhance the fluffy texture.
- → What fruits work best for the rainbow arrangement?
Strawberries, clementines, pineapple, green grapes, blueberries, and purple grapes create a natural rainbow spectrum.
- → Can I add vegetables to the board?
Yes, yellow bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes add savory variety and vibrant colors.
- → How do I keep the board fresh before serving?
Cover and refrigerate for up to one hour prior to serving to maintain freshness without wilting ingredients.
- → What garnishes enhance the visual appeal?
Fresh mint leaves and edible flowers add a refreshing look and subtle aroma, enhancing the board's presentation.