Crescent Moon Midnight Snack (Printable version)

A celestial mix of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and treats arranged for delightful nighttime sharing.

# What you need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 4.2 oz brie cheese, cut into crescent shapes
02 - 4.2 oz aged cheddar, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled

→ Fruits

04 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup seedless grapes
06 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
07 - 0.5 cup blueberries

→ Crackers & Breads

08 - 1 cup crescent-shaped crackers or crostini
09 - 1 small baguette, sliced

→ Nuts & Seeds

10 - 0.33 cup roasted almonds
11 - 0.33 cup shelled pistachios

→ Sweets

12 - 0.25 cup dark chocolate stars or chocolate chips
13 - 2 tbsp honey

→ Garnishes

14 - Edible flowers (optional)
15 - Fresh mint leaves

# Steps to follow:

01 - Arrange crescent-shaped brie pieces along one side of a large round serving board to mimic a moon.
02 - Fan out cheddar slices and sprinkle crumbled blue cheese around the brie to complete the crescent shape.
03 - Arrange pear slices and seedless grapes in small clusters beside the cheeses.
04 - Fill open spaces with dried apricots, blueberries, and crescent-shaped crackers or crostini.
05 - Distribute roasted almonds and shelled pistachios evenly across the board for added texture.
06 - Scatter dark chocolate stars or chips for visual interest, then drizzle honey over the blue cheese if desired.
07 - Top with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves to enhance the celestial presentation.
08 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to mix and match flavors.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for late-night cravings
  • Easy to assemble with no cooking required
02 -
  • Use star-shaped cutters for fruit or cheese for extra celestial flair
  • Substitute cheeses or fruits based on preference
03 -
  • Chill all ingredients before assembling for freshness
  • Use a variety of textures to keep the board interesting
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