Save to Pinterest 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 board brings joy and color to any gathering making it a fun and delicious centerpiece
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 to Pinterest This grazing board always brings smiles and laughter when shared with family and friends
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
Save to Pinterest This grazing board is as delightful to look at as it is to eat bringing color and flavor to any occasion
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I create the cloud shapes with cheese?
Scoop cream cheese with a spoon into fluffy clusters to mimic cloud shapes, then arrange mozzarella balls nearby for a soft, cloud-like texture.
- → What fruits work best for the rainbow effect?
Use strawberries, clementines, pineapple, green grapes, blueberries, and purple grapes or blackberries, arranged in curved rows to represent a vibrant rainbow.
- → Can vegetables be included on the board?
Yes, yellow bell peppers, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes add savory variety and complement the colorful fruit display.
- → What sweet treats enhance this board’s presentation?
Mini pastel marshmallows, white chocolate-covered pretzels, and rainbow-colored candies add whimsical pops of color near the cloud and fruit sections.
- → How should I garnish the board for extra freshness?
Fresh mint leaves and edible flowers provide a bright, fresh finish that enhances both appearance and aroma.
- → How long can the board be prepared in advance?
Arrange the board shortly before serving or refrigerate covered for up to one hour to maintain freshness and texture.