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
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.