Vibrant board with cheeses, fruits, veggies, and crunchy snacks arranged for a playful presentation.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
02 - 3.5 oz mini mozzarella balls
03 - 3.5 oz gouda, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
04 - 1 cup red grapes
05 - 1 cup blueberries
06 - 1 apple, sliced
07 - 1 kiwi, sliced
→ Vegetables
08 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
09 - 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
10 - 1 cup baby carrots
→ Crunchy Snacks
11 - 1 cup pretzel sticks
12 - 1 cup multigrain crackers
→ Dips & Extras
13 - ½ cup hummus
14 - ¼ cup ranch dip
# Steps:
01 - Place a large wooden board or platter on your workspace. Optionally, use parchment paper to sketch a spaceship outline as a guide.
02 - Position the cubed cheddar, mini mozzarella balls, and sliced gouda centrally to form the main body of the spaceship.
03 - Use apple slices and kiwi rounds to represent the cockpit and windows on the spaceship shape.
04 - Decorate the spaceship body with red grapes and blueberries for vibrant color and additional shapes.
05 - Place pretzel sticks and carrot sticks below the spaceship to depict rocket boosters and flames.
06 - Arrange red bell pepper strips and cucumber slices around the base to mimic exhaust smoke.
07 - Set small bowls filled with hummus and ranch dip at the corners of the board, symbolizing fuel cells.
08 - Distribute multigrain crackers around the board edges to resemble stars or space debris.
09 - Use any leftover fruits and vegetables to fill gaps, enhancing the theme and overall presentation. Serve promptly.
