Shooting Star Cheese Board (Printable version)

Elegant star-shaped cheese complemented by mixed nuts and berries on a festive serving board.

# What you need:

→ Cheese

01 - 7 oz firm cheese (cheddar, gouda, or manchego), shaped into a star

→ 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

# Steps to follow:

01 - Cut the block of firm cheese into a star shape using a star-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp knife. Position the star near the top area of a large serving board.
02 - Place the almonds, pecans, and walnuts in a diagonal flowing line extending downward from the cheese star, creating the appearance of a shooting star's tail.
03 - Distribute fresh blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and dried cranberries among the nuts to form a vibrant, cascading pattern.
04 - Fill any empty spaces with additional nuts or berries to achieve a full and abundant visual effect.
05 - Optionally place gluten-free crackers or baguette slices alongside the arrangement, then garnish with fresh mint leaves for color contrast.
06 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It looks impressive enough to make you seem effortlessly elegant, but takes just 20 minutes to assemble.
  • No cooking required means you can prep it while chatting with guests or handling last-minute details.
  • It works for any season, any occasion, and adapts beautifully to whatever cheese, nuts, and fruits you have on hand.
02 -
  • Remove your cheese from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cutting—warm cheese holds its shape better and tastes so much more complex than cold cheese.
  • If your star wobbles or looks fragile, it's fine; cheese edges are forgiving, and slight imperfections only add to the charm and authenticity.
03 -
  • A slightly warm knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry cuts cheese cleanly without dragging or crumbling—game changer for that perfect star.
  • Buy cheese in a block rather than pre-sliced, and avoid very soft cheeses like brie, which will tear instead of holding a clean star shape.
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