An artful arrangement of cheeses, fruits, and treats forming clouds and rainbows, ideal for festive gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz mozzarella balls
02 - 5.3 oz sliced brie cheese
03 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, shaped into clouds
→ Fruits (Rainbow Colors)
04 - 1 cup hulled and halved strawberries
05 - 1 cup clementine or mandarin segments
06 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
07 - 1 cup green grapes
08 - 1 cup blueberries
09 - 1 cup purple grapes or blackberries
10 - ½ cup raspberries (optional)
→ Vegetables (Optional for Savory Board)
11 - 1 cup yellow bell pepper strips
12 - 1 cup cucumber slices
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
→ Crackers & Bread
14 - 1 cup mini rice cakes
15 - 1 cup assorted crackers
16 - 1 French baguette, sliced
→ Sweet Treats
17 - 1 cup pastel mini marshmallows
18 - ½ cup white chocolate-covered pretzels
19 - ½ cup rainbow-colored candies (e.g., M&Ms or Skittles)
→ Garnishes
20 - Fresh mint leaves
21 - Edible flowers (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Arrange cream cheese and mozzarella balls in fluffy clusters at one or both ends of a large serving board to form cloud shapes.
02 - Slice brie and position it within the cloud sections to provide creamy texture and visual appeal.
03 - Arrange fruits in curved, color-coordinated rows between the clouds, starting with strawberries (red), clementines (orange), pineapple (yellow), green grapes (green), blueberries (blue), and purple grapes or blackberries (violet).
04 - Place yellow bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes in small clusters to complement the rainbow and add savory variety if desired.
05 - Fill remaining spaces with mini rice cakes, assorted crackers, and slices of French baguette.
06 - Scatter mini marshmallows and white chocolate-covered pretzels near the cheese clouds for whimsical accents.
07 - Arrange rainbow-colored candies along the fruit rows or place them in small bowls on the board.
08 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves and optional edible flowers to enhance color and freshness.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to maintain freshness.
